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MATHEMATICS
1. Express 12 tenths as a decimal.
A. 0.012 B. 0.12 C. 1.2 D. 12.0

2. The figure below is made up of 5 squares A, B, C, D and E. What fraction of the figure is
square D?

A. B. C. D.

3. A van travelled 240km at a speed of 80km/hr. A car took hr less than the van to travel the
same distance. How long did the car take to cover the same distance?
A. hr B. hr C. 3hr D. 3 hr

4. Find the value of 98 – 3 x (17 – 3).

A. 81 B. 89 C. 98 D. 56

5. Find the value of 70 +7/10 + 7/1000.

A. 70.014 B. 70.777 C. 70.707 D. 70.077

6. Jamiu paid N6,300 for a bag and 2 pencil cases. The price of a pencil case was 2/5 the price of
the bag. How much did Jamiu paid for the bag?
A. N2,100 B. N2,800 C. N3,500 D. N5,250

Gerald, Leon and Ali went for a jog. Gerald ran ykm. Leon ran 3km more than Gerald. Ali
ran twice as far as Leon. Use this information to answer questions 7 and 8.

7. Express the total distance the three boys ran in terms of y.

A. 4y+9 B. 6y+3 C. 7y+3 D. 8y+3

8. If the three boys ran a total of 53km, find the value of y.

A. 9 km B. 11 km C. 13 km D. 15 km

Mr Ujah wanted to buy T-shirts for his workers. He asked them to choose one colour
from yellow, blue and purple for the T-shirt. The results are shown in the graph below.
Use this information to answer questions 9 and 10.

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9. How many workers are there altogether?

A. 80 B. 82 C. 84 D. 86

10. If Mr Ujah paid a total of N38,400 for the T-shirts. The prices of Yellow, Blue and Purple T-shirts
were in the ratio of 1 : 1 : 2. How much did Mr Ujah paid for all the Purple T-shirts.
A. N6,400 B. N9,600 C. N12,800 D. N19,200

11. There were 16 chairs in a room at first. Another 4 chairs were put in the room. Find the
percentage increase in the number of chairs in the room.
A. 20% B. 25% C. 75% D. 80%

12. What is 45 minutes before the time shown on the clock below?

A. 1915 B. 2045 C. 2255 D. 2340

13. The height of Mount Kraig is 350000m when rounded to the nearest thousand metres. Which of
the following could be the actual height of Mount Kraig?
A. 349050m B. 349450m C. 350050m D. 350950m

14. Express 4080g in kg.

A. 4.008kg B. 4.08kg C. 40.08kg D. 40.8kg

15. A cuboid of height 5cm has a square base side of 4cm. What is its volume?
A. 20cm3 B. 80cm3 C. 100cm3 D. 125cm3

16. Mrs Douglas was in school at 6.40am yesterday. She stayed in school for 9 hours and 40
minutes. What time did she leave the school yesterday?
A. 1520hrs B. 1540hrs C. 1620hrs D. 1640hrs

17. A semi-circle has a diameter of 40cm. What is the area of the semi-circle? Take = 3.142
A. 314.2 cm² B. 628.4 cm² C. 1256.8 cm² D. 502.6 cm²
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The table below shows the number of plastic bottles collected by four classes for
recycling. Use the information to answer questions 18 and 19.

Class Number of Plastic Bottles

6A 11
6B 8m
6C 40 – 3m
6D ?

18. What is the total number of plastic bottles 6A, 6B and 6C collected? Express your answer in
terms of m in the simplest form.
A. 51 + 5m B. 51 + 11m C. 29 + 5m D. 29 + 11m

19. If the total number of plastic bottles collected by the four classes is 209, given that m = 13, find
the number of plastic bottles collected by 6D.
A. 31.6 B. 39 C. 68 D. 93
20. What is the length of the ribbon below?

A. 6.4cm B. 6.8cm C. 6.9cm D. 11.6cm

21. Mr Nathan took 30 minutes to drive from his house to his office. His average driving speed was
90km/hr. What was the distance from his house to his office?
A. 35 km B. 45 km C. 60 km D. 90 km

22. Shuaibu spent N4000 in school in January. In February, he spent N3,200 in school. What is the
percentage decrease in his spending?
A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 25%

23. The first 7 number of a number pattern are given below. What is the13th number?
4, 16, 8, 32, 16, 64, 32, …
A. 64 B. 128 C. 256 D. 512

24. Part of a scale is shown below. What is the value of the reading at X?

A. 6.38 B. 6.39 C. 6.41 D. 6.42

25. During a sale, a chair was sold at N210,000. This was 30% less than the usual price of the
chair. What was the usual price of the chair?

A. N280,000 B. N300,000 C. N315,000 D. N330,000

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26. Mutiu cycled from point A to point B at 375m/min for 4.5km. Then, he used the same amount of
time to cycle from point B to point C for 3km. What was his average speed for the entire
journey? Express your answer in m/min.
A. 375m/min B. 550m/min C. 600m/min D. 650m/min

27. What is the mass of the object as indicated in the weight below.

A. 3kg 150g B. 3kg 200g C. 3kg 250g D. 3kg 300g

28. Kumar travelled 1/3 of his journey in 2 hours. He then travelled the remaining 240km at a speed
of 80km/hr. Find Kumar’s average speed for the whole journey.
A. 60 km/hr B. 72 km/hr C. 75 km/hr D. 90 km/hr

29. Arrange these fractions in descending order: 11/12, 5/6, 3/4, 7/9.
A. 11/12, 5/6, 3/4, 7/9 B. 11/12, 5/6, 7/9, 3/4
C. 11/12, 7/9, 5/6, 3/4 D. 7/9, 5/6, 11/12, 3/4

30. How many seconds are in 3/5 hour?

A. 1500secs B. 1800secs C. 2160secs D. 5400secs

31. Matthew is thrice as old as his sister. In 5 years' time, their total age will be h years old. How
old will the sister be in 5 years’ time?
A. years B. years C. years D. years

32. Mr Loh buys 10kg of rice. He packs 2/5 of the rice into smaller bags. The mass of each smaller
bag of rice is 1/4kg. How many smaller bags of rice are there?
A. 12 bags B. 14 bags C. 16 bags D. 20 bags

33. The ratio of Murtala's money to Isa's money is 5 : 3. Murtala spends 1/3 of his money. What is
the new ratio of Isa's money to Murtala remaining money?
A. 15 : 7 B. 9 : 10 C. 4:5 D. 5:7

34. The average of five consecutive numbers is 12. What is the largest of these numbers?
A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16

35. Which of the following shapes has exactly two pairs of parallel sides?
A. Rhombus B. Trapezoid C. Rectangle D. Parallelogram

36. If the numbers: 15, 17, 20, 22, and 25 are arranged in descending order, what is the median?
A. 15 B. 20 C. 22 D. 25
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37. In a class of 25 students, the average score in a test is 80. If the highest score is 100 and the
lowest score is 60, what is the average score of the remaining students?
A. 75 B. 80 C. 85 D. 90

38. What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 12cm and width 8cm?
A. 20cm B. 32cm C. 40cm D. 48cm

39. If a school book fair offers a 10% discount for buying 3 or more books, and each book costs
$15, how much would it cost to buy 5 books after the discount?
A. $67.50 B. $67.00 C. $65.00 D. $64.50

40. Maria ate 3/4 of a pizza. If the pizza was divided into 8 equal slices, how many slices did Maria
eat?
A. 4 slices B. 5 slices C. 6 slices D. 7 slices

41. The perimeter of a triangle is 42 inches. The lengths of its three sides are consecutive even
integers. What are the lengths of the sides?
A. 12 inches, 14 inches, 16 inches B. 10 inches, 15 inches, 17 inches
C. 8 inches, 13 inches, 21 inches D. 7 inches, 16 inches, 19 inches

42. What is the name of a polygon with ten sides?

A. Nonagon B. Decagon C. Dodecagon D. Octagon

43. In a fruit salad, the ratio of apples to bananas to oranges is 4:3:5. If there are 36 bananas, how
many fruits are there in total?
A. 108 B. 144 C. 180 D. 216

44. A rectangular pool measures 30 feet by 20 feet. If the pool is 5 feet deep, what is the volume of
water needed to fill the pool in cubic feet?
A. 300 cubic ft B. 1000 cubic ft C. 1500 cubic ft D. 3000 cubic ft

45. Convert the number 999 to Roman numerals.

A. CMXCIX B. MCXCIX C. CVXCVIX D. XMXCVIIX

46. Express the number 3999 in Roman numerals.

A. MMMCMXCIX B. MMMCCXIX C. MMMCMCXVIII D. MCMXMCVIII

47. Round 309.762 to the nearest hundredth.

A. 309.76 B. 309.77 C. 309.75 D. 309.80

48. John bought a laptop for $1200 and sold it for $1500. What was his profit percentage?
A. 15% B. 20% C. 25% D. 30%

49. What is √ ?

A. 17/18 B. 17/20 C. 17/24 D. 17/28

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50. Simplify (8 – 2)2 + (9 3) x 2 – 5.

A. 37 B. 40 C. 45 D. 49

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

INSTRUCTION: Read passages A and B carefully and answer the questions that follow. Shade on
your answer sheet the circle that bears the same letter as the answer you have chosen.

PASSAGE A

ESSENTIAL MORAL VALUES

Morals are principles or beliefs that guide a person's behaviour. They help us differentiate
between right and wrong, good and bad. Having strong morals is essential for living a fulfilling and
respectable life.
One important moral value is honesty. Being honest means telling the truth, even when it's
difficult. It also involves being sincere in our actions and words. For example, if you accidentally
break something, honesty would mean owning up to your mistake and taking responsibility for it.
Another crucial moral is kindness. Kindness involves being compassionate and considerate
towards others. It's about treating people with respect and empathy, regardless of our differences.
For instance, helping a classmate who is struggling with their homework shows kindness and
generosity.
Respect is also a fundamental moral value. Respecting others means valuing their opinions,
feelings, and boundaries. It involves treating people fairly and not discriminating against them based
on factors like race, gender, or religion. Respecting our elders, teachers, and peers creates a
harmonious and inclusive environment.
Lastly, integrity is a moral value that encompasses honesty, trustworthiness, and consistency in
our actions. It means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. For instance, refusing to
cheat on a test or standing up against bullying demonstrates integrity and moral courage.
Understanding and practicing these moral values not only benefit us as individuals but also
contribute to building a better and more ethical society.

1. Which moral value involves being sincere in actions and words, even when it's difficult?
A. Kindness B. Honesty C. Respect D. Integrity

2. What does respect entails according to the passage?

A. Valuing others' opinions and feelings.
B. Being selfless and unmaterialistic.
C. Not discriminating based on differences.
D. Being sincere in actions and words.

3. Which moral value is associated with treating people with compassion and empathy?
A. Selflessness B. Kindness C. Honesty D. Gentleness

4. Which moral value involves doing the right thing, even when no one is watching?
A. Integrity B. Selflessness C. Respect D. Kindness

5. What does the word "compassionate" mean as used in the passage?

A. Being dishonest. B. Showing kindness and empathy.
C. Acting selflessly. D. Displaying respect.
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PASSAGE B

BEING FOCUSED IN LIFE

Being focused in life means setting clear goals and working towards them with determination
and perseverance. It involves avoiding distractions and staying committed to what is important to
you.
One aspect of staying focused is time management. This means prioritizing tasks, creating a
schedule, and allocating time wisely to achieve your goals. For example, if you have a project due,
managing your time effectively would involve breaking it into smaller tasks and working on them
consistently.
Another key to maintaining focus is self-discipline. This requires controlling impulses and
staying on track even when faced with challenges or temptations. For instance, resisting the urge to
procrastinate and staying dedicated to your studies demonstrates self-discipline.
Additionally, setting realistic expectations is crucial for staying focused. It's important to
understand your strengths and limitations, and to set goals that are attainable with effort and
dedication. Unrealistic goals can lead to frustration and a loss of focus.
Moreover, staying focused also involves having a positive mind-set. This means maintaining
optimism, believing in your abilities, and staying resilient in the face of setbacks. Positive thinking
helps you stay motivated and focused on achieving your dreams.
In summary, being focused in life requires effective time management, self-discipline, realistic
goal-setting, and a positive mind-set.

6. What does being focused in life involve?

A. Setting unclear goals. B. Working towards goals with
determination.
C. Giving in to distractions. D. Avoiding responsibilities.

7. Which aspect of staying focused involves breaking tasks into smaller parts?
A. Time management. B. Self-discipline.
C. Unrealistic expectations. D. Negative thinking.

8. Why is it important to set realistic goals?

A. To increase frustration. B. To avoid focus.
C. To feel overwhelmed. D. To stay motivated.

9. What does the passage say about controlling impulses?

A. It's not necessary. B. It's important for self-discipline.
C. It leads to procrastination. D. It's a sign of weakness.

10. What does the word "resilient" mean as used in the passage?
A. Giving up easily. B. Staying determined.
C. Being pessimistic. D. Avoiding challenges.

Identify the part of speech in the following sentences.

11. She loves to run every morning.

A. Verb B. Noun C. Adverb D. Conjunction

12. The old house stood on the hill.

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A. Noun B. Adverb C. Adjective D. Preposition

13. We will have lunch after the meeting"?

A. Verb B. Preposition C. Noun D. Adjective

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentences.

14. The stars danced in the sky.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification

15. He is as strong as an ox.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Alliteration

16. The mountain of homework was never-ending.

A. Hyperbole B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Personification

From the options A – D provided, select the preposition that complete the following
sentences.

17. Please put the book ________ the shelf.

A. on B. in C. at D. over

18. The ball rolled _________ the fence and into the yard.
A. beneath B. against C. through D. past

19. We drove _________ the tunnel to reach the other side.

A. beneath B. against C. through D. past

In the following sentences, choose the option with the right ending punctuation.

20. A. Have you seen my new bike!

B. Have you seen my new bike?
C. Have you seen my new bike.
D. Have you seen my new bike,

21. A. Please bring a pencil paper and eraser.

B. Please bring a pencil paper and eraser!
C. Please bring a pencil paper and eraser,
D. Please bring a pencil paper and eraser?

Change the following direct speeches to indirect speeches in the following sentences.

22. "I have finished my homework," she said.

A. She said that she has finished her homework.
B. She said that she had finished her homework.
C. She said that she finishes her homework.
D. She said that she finished her homework.

23. "We are going to the movies tonight," they said.

A. They said that they are going to the movies tonight.
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B. They said that they were going to the movies tonight.

C. They said that they will go to the movies tonight.
D. They said that they would go to the movies tonight.

Change the following indirect speeches to direct speeches in the following sentences.

24. "They mentioned that they were going on vacation".

A. They said, "We are going on vacation."
B. They said, "They were going on vacation."
C. They said, "They will go on vacation."
D. They said, "They had gone on vacation."

25. "She said that she was going to the party".

A. She said, "She was going to the party."
B. She said, "She is going to the party."
C. She said, "I am going to the party."
D. She said, "She will go to the party."

From the options A – D provided, select the judgment that is most appropriate in the
following sentences.

26. Tommy always finishes his homework on time and participates actively in class.
A. Tommy is lazy and uninterested.
B. Tommy is hardworking and engaged.
C. Tommy is careless and forgetful.
D. Tommy is shy and quiet.

27. Serah often interrupts others during discussions and doesn't listen to their opinions.
A. Serah is respectful and considerate.
B. Serah is talkative and social.
C. Serah is rude and inattentive.
D. Serah is shy and reserved.

28. Daniel frequently arrives late to class, doesn't complete assignments, and disrupts lessons.
A. Daniel is punctual and responsible.
B. Daniel is diligent and focused.
C. Daniel is unreliable and disruptive.
D. Daniel is disrespectful and inattentive.

From the options A – D provided, select the homophone which completes each sentence
correctly.

29. She has a _______ of shoes in her closet.

A. pear B. pair C. pare D. pail

30. She wore a _______ dress to the party.

A. plain B. plane C. pane D. plein

31. The chef used a lot of ________ in the recipe.

A. floor B. flower C. flour D. flourishes

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Arrange the following given words in alphabetical order.

32. Entertain, Entrance, Envelope, Enthusiasm

A. Enthusiasm, Entrance, Entertain, Envelope
B. Entertain, Enthusiasm, Entrance, Envelope
C. Envelope, Entertain, Entrance, Enthusiasm
D. Entrance, Enthusiasm, Entertain, Envelope

33. Glacier, Glisten, Glean, Gladly

A. Glacier, Gladly, Glean, Glisten
B. Glisten, Glacier, Glean, Gladly
C. Gladly, Glean, Glacier, Glisten
D. Glean, Glacier, Glisten, Gladly

34. Placid, Plaster, Plastic, Platoon

A. Plastic, Plaster, Platoon, Placid
B. Platoon, Plaster, Plastic, Placid
C. Placid, Plaster, Plastic, Platoon
D. Plaster, Plastic, Platoon, Placid

Choose the option which best completes the following sentences.

35. The teacher asked the students to be __________ during the presentation.
A. quite B. quiet C. quit D. quieted

36. The cat climbed up the tree __________ it was being chased by a dog.
A. while B. when C. because D. since

37. The loud noise __________ the birds from their nests.
A. scared B. scares C. scaring D. scare

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

38. The performance was rather disappointing, but the finale was exceptionally impressive.
A. satisfactory B. mediocre C. outstanding D. unsatisfactory

39. He was reluctant to speak in public, but with practice, he became more confident.
A. eager B. willing C. hesitant D. resistant

40. The music was extremely loud, but when the volume was adjusted, it became pleasantly soft.
A. noisy B. quiet C. boisterous D. blaring

Choose from the options A – D, the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

41. The teacher commended him for his exceptional performance in the mathematics competition.
A. ordinary B. excellent C. average D. mediocre

42. The sudden change in weather caught everyone by surprise.

A. unexpected B. gradual C. planned D. foreseen

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43. The company's innovative approach to problem-solving set it apart from its competitors.
A. traditional B. conventional C. creative D. old-fashioned

In the passage below, fill in the gap with the most suitable word from the options provided.

Contentment is a state of mind characterized by ____44____ and satisfaction with one's current
circumstances. It is the ability to find joy and fulfillment in what one has, rather than constantly
seeking more or comparing oneself to others. Contentment does not depend on external factors
such as wealth or possessions but rather on one's ____45____ mind-set and attitude.
People who cultivate a sense of contentment often experience greater happiness and
____46____ mental health. They are less likely to be consumed by stress, anxiety, or feelings of
inadequacy. Contentment allows individuals to appreciate the simple pleasures of life and to focus
on ____47____ relationships, personal growth, and meaningful experiences.
In today's society, where materialism and the pursuit of ____48____ are often prioritized,
practicing contentment can be a challenge. However, it is a valuable skill that can lead to a more
balanced and fulfilling life.

44. A. gratitude B. discontent C. joy D. happiness

45. A. positive B. negative C. optimistic D. pessimistic
46. A. stable B. volatile C. healthy D. unhealthy
47. A. superficial B. deep C. significant D. meaningful
48. A. success B. materialism C. wealth D. goals

From the options A – D provided, choose the correct sentence that is capitalized correctly.

49. A. we visited the ancient city of benin.

B. We Visited the Ancient City of Benin.
C. We visited the ancient City of Benin.
D. we Visited the Ancient City of Benin.

50. A. i went to the nigerian national museum.

B. I went to the Nigerian National Museum.
C. i Went to the Nigerian National Museum.
D. I Went to the Nigerian national museum.

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MATHEMATICS
1. A baker bought 4kg of flour. He used 2/5kg on Monday and 1/2kg on Tuesday. How many
kilograms of flour did he have left?
A. 3 1/10kg B. 3 4/7kg C. 3 2/5kg D. 3 2/3kg

2. Mr Kazeem bought 300 boxes of sweet. Each box contained 12 sweets. He repacked all the
sweets into packets of 10. How many packets of sweets were there altogether?
A. 250 packets B. 360 packets C. 300 packets D. 180 packets

3. There were 156 people in Hall A and 84 people in Hall B. After 29 people left Hall A and some
people entered Hall B, there was an equal number of people in both halls. How many people
entered Hall B?
A. 43 people B. 29 people C. 35 people D. 48 people

4. The length of a rug is 3/4m and the breadth is 1/6m. What is the area of the rug?
A. 1/24m2 B. 1/12m2 C. 1/8m2 D. 1/6m2

5. The mass of a tin filled with some candies is 200g. Another identical tin filled with some biscuits
weighs 860g. The biscuits weigh 7 times as heavy as the candies. What is the mass of the
candies?
A. 100g B. 110g C. 120g D. 150g

6. 10 scouts were each given 10 funfair tickets to sell. 4 of the scouts sold 7 tickets each. The rest
of the scouts sold all their tickets. How many tickets were left?
A. 12 tickets left B. 20 tickets left C. 30 tickets left D. 40 tickets left

7. A box with a mass of 12kg is 5 times as heavy as a bag. What is the mass of the bag?
A. 2.4kg B. 6kg C. 7.2kg D. 60kg

8. Mary had 3/8m of ribbon. Beulah's ribbon was 4 times as long as Mary's ribbon. Find the total
length of ribbon Mary and Beulah had.
A. 1m B. 1 7/8m C. 2m D. 2 1/4m

9. Find the value of 22 + 14 2 x (14 – 9).

A. 32 B. 42 C. 52 D. 57

10. Which one of the following fractions is the biggest?

A. 3/11 B. 3/8 C. 3/7 D. 3/5

11. Lily and Bala shared 42 sweets in the ratio of 2 : 5. How many sweets will Bala get?
A. 12 sweets B. 22 sweets C. 30 sweets D. 42 sweets

12. In the number line, what is the mixed number represented by A?

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A. 2 1/4 B. 2 3/4 C. 2 5/7 D. 2 5/8

13. Amos used a piece of rope to form a rectangle measuring 7/12m by 1/3m. What is the length of
the rope that he used?
A. 1/2m B. 5/6m C. 11/6m D. 3/2m

14. On Friday, Segun spent 1 1/2hr watching television programmes. On Saturday, he spent 1
5/6hr watching television programmes than he did on Friday. How many hours of television
programmes did he watch on Saturday?
A. 4/3hrs B. 5/3hrs C. 6/3hrs D. 10/3hrs

15. Sarah bought a jacket for N80 and sold it at a loss of 20%. What was the selling price of the
jacket?
A. N60 B. N64 C. N68 D. N72

16. A train travels at an average speed of 90km/hr for the first 2hrs and then at an average speed
of 120km/hr for the next 3hrs. What is the total distance covered by the train?
A. 450km B. 480km C. 510km D. 540km

17. A farmer has a field that is 100m long and 80m wide. If he wants to fence the perimeter of the
field, how many metres of fencing will he need?
A. 180m B. 260m C. 360m D. 420m

18. The table below shows how Aaron, Beulah and Charles shared the cost of a present for their
mother. They paid a total of N170 for the present. Find the value of m.

Child Amount (N)

Aaron 4m
Beulah 2m + 3
Charles m-1

A. 24 B. 26 C. 28 D. 32

19. A tailor can make 42 similar shirts in 8 days. At this rate, how many shirts can she make in 20
days?
A. 84 shirts B. 96 shirts C. 105 shirts D. 120 shirts

20. A school has a total of 600 students, and 40% of them are girls. How many boys are there in
the school?
A. 240 B. 260 C. 280 D. 360

21. What is the area of a rectangle with length 12cm and width 6cm?
A. 72cm2 B. 48cm2 C. 36cm2 D. 24cm2

22. Calculate the circumference of a circle with radius 5cm. Take π = 3.142.
A. 31.4cm B. 25.12cm C. 15.7cm D. 10.5cm

23. What is the perimeter of a regular hexagon with side length 8 cm?

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A. 40cm B. 48cm C. 56cm D. 64cm

24. Calculate the area of a triangle with base 10 cm and height 12 cm.
A. 60cm2 B. 72cm2 C. 90cm2 D. 120cm2

25. Find the volume of a cylinder with radius 6 cm and height 10 cm. Take π = 3.142.
A. 678.56cm3 B. 904.89cm3 C. 1131.12cm3 D. 1351.32cm3

26. What is the perimeter of a regular pentagon with side length 12cm?
A. 48cm B. 60cm C. 72cm D. 84cm

27. How long does it take a car traveling at 80km/hr to cover a distance of 160km?
A. 1.5hrs B. 2hrs C. 2.5hrs D. 3hrs

28. A train travels at 120km/hr for 2.5hrs. What distance does it cover?
A. 300km B. 320km C. 350km D. 400km

29. A factory produces 240 bottles of juice in 4 hours. How many bottles can it produce in 9 hours if
it maintains the same rate?
A. 540 bottles B. 600 bottles C. 720 bottles D. 810 bottles

30. Evaluate 3x2 – 2 (2x2 + 5) for x = 4.

A. -26 B. -15 C. -12 D. -9

31. Sarah's average score on four math tests is 85. If her scores on the first three tests were 80,
90, and 85, what was her score on the fourth test?
A. 80 B. 85 C. 90 D. 95

32. In a race, the times taken by 8 runners (in mins) are: 18, 20, 22, 21, 19, 20, 21, 23. What is the
median time?
A. 20.5 mins B. 21 mins C. 21.5 mins D. 22 mins

33. The heights (in cm) of 10 students are: 140, 142, 143, 145, 143, 144, 146, 142, 143, 147. What
is the mode height?
A. 142cm B. 143cm C. 144cm D. 145cm

34. The weights (in kg) of 8 athletes are: 75, 80, 78, 76, 80, 75, 77, 81. What is the mean weight?
A. 75.20kg B. 76.50kg C. 77.75kg D. 78.25kg

35. Simplify the expression: 3(2x – 1) + 4(3x + 2).

A. 18x + 11 B. 18x – 5 C. 18x + 5 D. 18x – 11

36. Convert 789 to Roman numerals.

A. DCCLXXXIX B. CCLXXXIX C. DCLXXXIX D. DCCCLXXXIX

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37. John borrowed N5000 from a bank at an annual interest rate of 8%. How much interest will he
pay after 2 years?
A. N800 B. N820 C. N840 D. N860

38. The graph below shows the number of books that the students in Class 5 Blue read in a week.

Find the total number of books read by students who read more than 2 books.
A. 18 B. 19 C. 25 D. 64

39. If the interest earned on a principal amount of N1000 at an annual rate of 8% is N80, for how
many years was the money invested?
A. 60 years B. 80 years C. 100 years D. 120 years

40. Convert 4.8 litres to millilitres.

A. 4800mL B. 480mL C. 48mL D. 4.8mL

41. Convert 1500 milligrams to grams.

A. 0.15g B. 1.5g C. 15g D. 150g

42. Convert 3.6 metres to centimetres.

A. 360cm B. 36cm C. 3.6cm D. 0.36cm

43. Convert 7 days into hours.

A. 140 hours B. 168 hours C. 196 hours D. 224 hours

44. Convert 1728 hours into days.

A. 36 days B. 48 days C. 60 days D. 72 days

45. What is the correct unit for measuring the temperature of boiling water?
A. Celsius B. Metres C. Grams D. Kilometres

46. Which of the following unit is used to measure the volume of a box?
A. Kilometers B. Cubic metres C. Milligrams D. Grams
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47. If a watch gains 1 minute every hour, how many minutes will it gain in 10 days?
A. 240 minutes B. 600 minutes C. 1440 minutes D. 1000 minutes

48. If a circle has a radius of 5 centimetres, what is its circumference? (Take π = 3.142)
A. 15.7cm B. 31.4 cm C. 47.1 cm D. 62.8 cm

49. How many prime numbers are there between 30 and 50?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

50. In a hexagon, the measures of five angles are 100 , 110 , 120 , 130 and 140 . What is the
measure of the sixth angle?
A. 100 B. 110 C. 120 D. 130

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

INSTRUCTION: Read passages A and B carefully and answer the questions that follow. Shade on
your answer sheet the circle that bears the same letter as the answer you have chosen.

PASSAGE A

FAIRNESS FOR ALL: A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE

Being fair to all, regardless of their status or influence, is a fundamental principle that underpins
a just and equitable society. Fairness means treating everyone with impartiality, considering their
rights, needs, and circumstances without favouritism or discrimination based on social standing or
power.
In schools, fairness is essential to creating a conducive learning environment where every
student has equal opportunities to succeed. It involves fair assessment practices, unbiased
treatment in disciplinary matters, and fostering an inclusive classroom where diversity is celebrated.
In the workplace, fairness ensures that employees are evaluated based on merit and
performance rather than personal connections or influence. Fairness in hiring, promotions, and
decision-making processes promotes morale, productivity, and a sense of belonging among
employees.
In communities, fairness translates into equitable access to resources, services, and
opportunities for all residents. It means advocating for policies and practices that address systemic
inequalities and promote social justice.
Fairness also extends to interpersonal relationships, where individuals strive to be fair in their
dealings with others, resolving conflicts fairly, and respecting others' perspectives and rights. In
conclusion, fairness is not just a moral virtue but a cornerstone of a harmonious and thriving society
where everyone can contribute and flourish irrespective of their background or status.
Fairness is not just a concept but a practice that shapes our interactions, institutions, and
societies, guiding us towards a more just and equitable world for all.

1. What is fairness about?

A. Treating everyone with bias.
B. Treating everyone equally, considering their rights and circumstances.
C. Favouring some people based on social status.
D. Ignoring the needs of others.

2. Why is fairness important in schools?

A. To promote bias and discrimination.
B. To create a conducive learning environment with equal opportunities.
C. To favour certain students over others.
D. To ignore diversity and inclusion.

3. How does fairness contribute to workplace morale?

A. By promoting favouritism and nepotism.
B. By evaluating employees based on personal connections.
C. By ensuring fair treatment and opportunities based on merit.
D. By ignoring employee needs and rights.

4. Why is fairness a fundamental principle in society?

A. To promote inequality and discrimination.
B. To foster a harmonious and thriving society where everyone can contribute and flourish.
C. To favour the privileged and influential.
D. To exclude certain groups from opportunities.
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5. What does the word "inclusive" mean as used in the passage?

A. Excluding certain groups from opportunities.
B. Promoting discrimination based on background.
C. Embracing diversity and ensuring everyone's participation.
D. Favouring certain individuals over others.

PASSAGE B

PATIENCE: A GREAT VIRTUE

Patience is often referred to as a great virtue because of its profound impact on our lives and
relationships. It is the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations, to wait for
things to unfold in their own time, and to persevere without becoming frustrated or agitated. Patience
is like a steady hand that guides us through difficulties and helps us achieve our goals with resilience
and grace.
In our fast-paced world, patience is becoming increasingly valuable. It allows us to handle
stress and adversity with resilience, preventing us from making impulsive decisions or reacting
impulsively to setbacks. When we practice patience, we cultivate a sense of inner peace and
emotional stability, leading to healthier relationships and improved mental well-being.
Patience also plays a crucial role in achieving long-term success. Whether in academics,
sports, or personal endeavours, patience enables us to stay focused on our goals, work diligently,
and overcome obstacles along the way. It teaches us the importance of perseverance and
dedication, leading to greater achievements and fulfilment.
In relationships, patience fosters understanding, empathy, and effective communication. It helps
us listen attentively, consider others' perspectives, and resolve conflicts peacefully. Patience allows
for the building of trust and stronger bonds, as it shows respect and consideration for others' feelings
and needs.
In essence, patience is not just a virtue but a skill that can be cultivated and nurtured over time.
It empowers us to navigate life's challenges with grace and wisdom, leading to personal growth,
resilience, and harmonious relationships. Patience, indeed, is a virtue that shapes our character and
guides us towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

6. What is patience?
A. Remaining calm and composed in challenging situations.
B. Reacting impulsively to setbacks.
C. Ignoring difficulties and obstacles.
D. Being frustrated and agitated easily.

7. Why is patience valuable in today's world?

A. It leads to impulsive decisions.
B. It helps handle stress and adversity with resilience.
C. It encourages frustration and agitation.
D. It doesn't have any importance.

8. How does patience contribute to achieving long-term success?

A. By giving up easily in the face of obstacles.
B. By ignoring goals and objectives.
C. By fostering dedication and perseverance.
D. By reacting impulsively to challenges.

9. What role does patience play in relationships?

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A. It leads to misunderstandings and conflicts.

B. It doesn't affect relationships.
C. It encourages disrespect and insensitivity.
D. It fosters understanding, empathy and effective communication.

10. What does the word "resilience" mean as used in the passage?
A. Giving up easily in the face of challenges.
B. Reacting impulsively to setbacks.
C. Remaining calm and composed in difficult situations.
D. Bouncing back from difficulties with strength and determination.

Choose the best option that interprets each idiom correctly.

11. "He was feeling under the weather" means

A. He was excited.
B. He was sad or unwell.
C. He was tired.
D. He was confident.

12. "She is a chip off the old block" means

A. She's small and round.
B. She's just like her parents.
C. She's good at playing games.
D. She's made of wood.

13. "He is burning the midnight oil" means

A. He is cooking late at night.
B. He is staying up late to work or study.
C. He is afraid of the dark.
D. He is sleeping soundly.

From the options lettered A – D, choose the synonym to the underlined word in the following
sentences.

14. The teacher's guidance was instrumental in helping students achieve academic success.
A. direction B. negligence C. disregard D. push

15. The captain's strategic decision led to the team's victory in the final match.
A. uncertainty B. selection C. choice D. indecision

16. The student's diligent effort in studying paid off with high scores on the exam.
A. work B. attempt C. striving D. endeavour

From the options lettered A – D, choose the antonym to the underlined words in the following
sentences.

17. The negotiations between the two parties ended in a peaceful resolution.
A. calm B. tranquil C. harmonious D. aggressive

18. The athlete's victory in the championship was celebrated by fans worldwide.

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A. defeat B. loss C. triumph D. success

19. The adventurer's urban lifestyle was a stark contrast to his previous nomadic life.
A. metropolitan B. city C. rural D. suburban

From the options lettered A – D, choose the word that does not belong in the group of related
words in the following sentences.

20. A. Elephant B. Lion C. Giraffe D. Whale

21. A. Winter B. Sun C. Summer D. Spring
22. A. Guitar B. Violin C. Piano D. Harp

From the options lettered A – D, choose the appropriate meaning for each underlined word as
used in the context of the following sentences.

23. She will object to the new rule.

A. To disagree or oppose. B. A thing or item.
C. The past tense of "object". D. A type of art.

24. Please close the door gently.

A. To shut. B. Nearby or near in distance.
C. To jam. D. A nearby store.

25. The doctor treated the soldier's wound.

A. The past tense of "wind". B. An injury or cut.
C. To wrap around. D. A type of bandage.

From the options A – D provided, select the homophone which best completes each sentence
correctly.

26. The horse's mane was long and __________ in the wind.
A. flair B. flare C. flea D. flew

27. She tied a __________ around the gift box to make it look festive.
A. bow B. beau C. boe D. bough

28. The students had to __________ their essays before submitting them to the teacher.
A. reverse B. revice C. riverse D. revise

29. The cat's __________ was soft and fluffy.

A. furr B. fur C. fuor D. fern

From the options A – D provided, select the option with the correctly spelled word.

30. A. Conscienctious B. Consciencious C. Conscientious D. Consciencetious

31. A. Acquaintance B. Aqcuaintance C. Acquaintence D. Acquainteance
32. A. Sophissticated B. Sophisticated C. Sophesticated D. Sophsticated
33. A. Interfereance B. Interferance C. Interfearence D. Interference
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From the options A – D provided, select the option with the correctly capitalized word.

34. A. My teacher taught me about the solar system.

B. My Teacher Taught Me About The Solar System.
C. My Teacher taught Me about the solar system.
D. My teacher taught me About the Solar System.

35. A. The river Flows Gently through the forest.

B. The River Flows Gently Through The Forest.
C. The River flows gently through the Forest.
D. The river flows gently through the forest.

36. A. My brother is studying Computer Science at the University.

B. My Brother Is Studying Computer Science At The University.
C. My brother is studying computer science at the university.
D. My Brother is studying Computer Science at the University.

Identify the part of speech from the underlined word.

37. The brave soldier fought courageously.

A. Adjective B. Verb C. Noun D. Adverb

38. He played the guitar skilfully.

A. Adjective B. Verb C. Noun D. Adverb

39. She found herself lost in the magical story.

A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Adjective

40. The river flowed gently through the valley.

A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Adjective

Identify the figure of speech from the following sentences.

41. Her eyes were pools of sadness.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole

42. The time crawled by at a snail's pace.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole

43. The fire crackled and whispered secrets in the darkness.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole

44. His courage soared like an eagle in the face of adversity.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole

In the passage below, fill in the gap with the most suitable word from the options provided.

The school library was a ____45____ of knowledge, with rows of books neatly arranged on
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personal curiosity. The librarian, Mrs. Johnson, was always ____47____ to help students find the
right books.
One day, Sarah entered the library with a ____48____ look on her face. She had forgotten to
bring her history textbook for an important assignment. Mrs. Johnson, noticing her distress,
____49____ her a comforting smile and led her to the section where history books were kept. Sarah
quickly found what she needed and left the library feeling ____50____.

45. A. chaos B. treasure C. maze D. mess

46. A. browse B. socialize C. nap D. play
47. A. strict B. tired C. eager D. shy
48. A. puzzled B. joyful C. bored D. worried
49. A. offered B. frowned C. shouted D. avoided
50. A. excited B. exhausted C. relieved D. frustrated

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1. Increase 120 by 4%.

A. 124.8 B. 124.3 C. 124.0 D. 124.9

2. Find the sum of 327, 642, 64 and 105.

A. 1128 B. 1138 C. 1118 D. 1148

3. An article costs N1.50 to manufacture. If the articles are sold to wholesalers at N45 for every 20
articles bought, how much is the cost of each article?
A. N1.25 B. N1.75 C. N3.75 D. N2.25

4. What fraction of a day is 8 hours 20 minutes?

A. B. C. D.

5. Multiply 3 hours by 40 minutes.

A. 26 hrs 55 mins B. 26 hrs 50 mins
C. 24 hrs 08 mins D. 120 hours

6. A train travels 3 hours at 20km per hour. How long will it take another train to travel the same
distance at 10km per hour?
A. 6 hours B. 6 hours C. 6 hours D. 3 hours

7. Find 6.25% of 4kg 200g.

A. 263.5g B. 262.5g C. 260.5g D. 266.5g

8. A contractor employed 60 men to do a certain job in 15 days. How many men working at the
same rate would he need to complete the work in 4 days?
A. 240 B. 225 C. 260 D. 280

9. A man paid 20% deposit on N1100 bicycle. How much has he to pay to complete the payment?
A. N1320 B. N990 C. N880 D. N1350

10. What is the lowest number that can be divided by 3, 8 and 10 without remainder?
A. 100 B. 240 C. 134 D. 120

11. Find the square root of 3 .

A. 1 B. 2 C. 1 D. 3

12. Write in figures: fifty-three million eight hundred thousand and thirteen.
A. 5380013 B. 53800013 C. 538013 D. 530813

13. Taiwo, Kehinde and Ayo shared N120 in the ratio 2 : 2 : 1 respectively. How much does
Kehinde take?
A. N22 B. N24 C. N48 D. N60

14. Find the area of a rectangle whose length is 8cm and the breadth is 1.2cm.
A. 9.5cm2 B. 9.6cm2 C. 9.7cm2 D. 9.8cm2

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15. If 12 boxes of soap weigh 60kg, what will 10 boxes of soap weigh?
A. 50kg B. 30kg C. 25kg D. 58kg

16. 4 taps running at the same rate can fill a tank in 12 minutes. How long will 3 taps running at the
same rate take to fill the tank?
A. 12 minutes B. 24 minutes C. 18 minutes D. 16 minutes

17. If 9 men can do a piece of work for 20 days, how long would it take 4 men to do the work if they
work at the same rate?
A. 30 days B. 45 days C. 40 days D. 50 days

18. A motor wheel has a radius of 28cm. Find the circumference of the wheel. (Take = )
A. 88cm B. 250cm C. 200cm D. 176cm

19. Express 1,000,101 in words.

A. One million one hundred and one B. One thousand one zero and one
C. One million one hundred and zero D. One million one hundred and zero

20. A television was sold at N2,000. If the cost price was N2,500, find the lost percent.
A. 20% B. 40% C. 30% D. 50%

21. A man spent of his money on food and of the remainder on rent. What fraction of his
money is left?
A. B. C. D.

22. What fraction is the least among , , ?

A. and B. C. D.

23. In a mixed school, the ratio of boys to girls was 15 : 11. If there were 435 boys, find the number
of girls.
A. 299 B. 430 C. 319 D. 613

24. Simplify 9 2 .

A. 9 B. 7 C. 8 D. 3

25. An express train leaves Lagos at 4.00pm on Monday. It arrives in Maiduguri at 11.00am on
Wednesday. How long does the journey take?
A. 25 hrs B. 37 hrs C. 43 hrs D. 20 hrs

26. A man bought a car for N3,450. Repairs cost him another N150. If he sold the car for N3,960,
find the percentage profit.
A. 10% B. 18% C. 30% D. 50%

27. A man walks at 6km/hr. How far does he walk between 9.30am and 12.00 noon?
A. 15km B. 12km C. 30km D. 35km

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28. There are 135 rows of chairs in a theatre. Each row has 120 chairs. How many chairs are there
altogether?
A. 16200 B. 12620 C. 12600 D. 16260

29. A notebook weighs 15g. How many 15g notebooks would weigh 15kg?
A. 1000 B. 10 C. 100 D. 1

30. A car travels at 48km/hr. How long will it take it to travel 156km?
A. 4hrs 15mins B. 3hrs 15mins C. 4hrs 30mins D. 5hrs 12mins

31. When a tank is full, it contains 80 litres of water. What will it contain when it is full?
A. 180 litres B. 175 litres C. 120 litres D. 170 litres

32. Find the value of + .

A. B. C. D.

33. Write MCDIX in Hindu-Arabic.

A. 1828 B. 1409 C. 2652 D. 2709

34. Change 1.77 tones to kilograms.

A. 1770kg B. 177000kg C. 17700kg D. 17.700kg

35. Find the product of 50.1 and 6.3.

A. 31563 B. 3156.3 C. 31.563 D. 315.63

36. If 630 sweets were distributed between Betty, Lucy, Omo in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4, how many sweets
does Omo gets?
A. 280 B. 210 C. 140 D. 320

37. Mr. Gbenga contributed N500 to a business, Mr. Uzoh contributed N300 while Mr. Akerele
contributed N200. Find the share of Mr. Gbenga if they share a profit of N2000 according to the
amount each contributed.
A. N400 B. N1000 C. N800 D. N600

38. Find the square root of .

A. B. C. D.

39. I spent of my money in one shop and another in another shop. What fraction is left?

A. B. C. D.

40. Find the volume of a cylinder with base radius 140cm and height 10cm. ( = )
A. 840cm2 B. 1225cm2 C. 160000cm2 D. 154000cm2

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INSTRUCTION: Read the following passage and poem carefully and answer the questions that
follow. Shade on your answer sheet, the circle that bears the same letter as the answer you have
chosen.

PASSAGE

Healthy eating is crucial for maintaining a strong body and mind. A balanced diet includes a
variety of foods from all the food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. Fruits
and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, which are important for growth and
development. Grains, especially whole grains, offer energy and fibre. Protein foods such as meat,
beans, and nuts help build and repair body tissues, while dairy products like milk and cheese provide
calcium for strong bones and teeth.
Eating a variety of foods ensures that we get the nutrients we need to stay healthy. It's also
important to drink plenty of water and limit sugary drinks and snacks, which can lead to health
problems like tooth decay and obesity. Regular meals and snacks throughout the day keep our
energy levels stable and help us concentrate better in school and during other activities.
Making healthy food choices can be fun and delicious. Trying new fruits and vegetables,
experimenting with different recipes, and cooking with family can make healthy eating enjoyable.
Remember, a healthy diet is one of the best ways to take care of our bodies and feel our best every
day.

1. Why is healthy eating important for our bodies and minds?

A. It helps us grow and develop properly.
B. It makes us sleepy.
C. It helps us avoid exercise.
D. It makes junk food taste better.

2. Why are fruits and vegetables important in our diet?

A. They are the most expensive foods.
B. They are high in sugar.
C. They provide essential vitamins and minerals.
D. They don't have any nutrients.

3. What is the role of dairy products in our diet?

A. Add more salt to our meals.
B. Make food taste bland.
C. Increase sugar levels.
D. Provide calcium for strong bones and teeth.

4. Why should we limit sugary drinks and snacks?

A. They make us more active.
B. They can lead to health problems like tooth decay and obesity.
C. They are too expensive.
D. They provide essential vitamins.

5. What does the word "recipes" mean as used in the passage?

A. Instructions for preparing food.
B. Types of fruits and vegetables.
C. Different kinds of exercises.
D. Ways to grow plants.

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POEM

1 In a garden lush and green,

Where flowers bloom and birds are seen,
There lies a world of pure delight,
Beneath the sun's warm, golden light.

5 Butterflies dance on gentle breeze,

Hopping from flowers to the trees.
A stream flows by with a soothing sound,
Where fish and frogs can both be found.

10 Bees buzz softly from bloom to bloom,

Gathering nectar with sweet perfume.
Ladybugs with spots so bright,
Wander through the garden light.

15 Children laugh and play around,

In this magical piece of ground.
Chasing shadows, feeling free,
In this garden, where they love to be.

20 As the sun sets in the sky,

The garden whispers a gentle sigh.
Stars appear and begin to gleam,
Ending the day like a beautiful dream.

6. What kind of world is described in the garden?

A. A world of pure delight B. A place of sorrow
C. A dark and scary forest D. A bustling city

7. What do butterflies do in the garden?

A. Sing songs B. Dance on gentle breeze
C. Build nests D. Hunt for food

8. What creatures can be found near the stream?

A. Birds and squirrels B. Fish and frogs
C. Cats and dogs D. Bears and lions

9. What do bees gather from the blooms?

A. Water B. Leaves C. Nectar D. Seeds

10. What happens when the sun sets?

A. The garden becomes noisy B. The garden whispers a gentle sigh
C. The flowers close up D. The garden turns into a forest

Choose from the options lettered A – D the one that appropriately completes each of the
following statements.

11. The lioness guards its ___________ with great care.

A. children B. lions C. cubs D. kids

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12. The horse was confined to its __________.

A. penthouse B. stable C. manger D. groove

13. The basket contains some oranges and a ________ of bananas.

A. bunch B. handful C. group D. cluster

14. The frogs ____________ as we pass through the swampy area.

A. roar B. crow C. croak D. crock

Choose from the list of words or groups of words given below each sentence the one that
most suitably fill the gap in the sentences.

15. The boy with several others __________ to church every Sunday.
A. will go B. had gone C. goes D. go

16. Kemi is ________ in mathematics than Deji.

A. good B. best C. more better D better

17. The green bottle _________ by Musa.

A. was broken B. was broke C. is broke D. is broken

18. The oranges would have to be shared _________ the twins.

A. to B. among C. for D. between

19. Last week there ________ a handball match in Benin.

A. could be B. has been C. was D. had been

20. Do not fail to inform me _________ the teacher arrives.

A. so soon as B. as soon as C. so soon D. sooner than

For each underlined word, choose the correct part of speech.

21. Sammy's birthday party was held yesterday.

A. adjective B. pronoun C. adverb D. verb

22. The walk took us through the fold and under the bridge.

A. adverb B. adjective C. preposition D. conjunction

23. Our teacher advised us to read through our work carefully.
A. noun B. adjective C. adverb D. conjunction

24. The sun glitters on the waters of Bequia, creating a beautiful picture.
A. verb B. noun C. adjective D. conjunction

25. The student could not contain his joy when he realised he had passed his examination.
A. adjective B. pronoun C. conjunction D. preposition

For questions 26 – 30, choose from the options provided the sentence with the correct
punctuation.
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26. A. Newton bought items as follows. a pair of socks, a hat and a candy bar.
B. Newton bought items as follows: a pair of socks, a hat and a candy bar.
C. Newton bought items as follows; a pair of socks, a hat and a candy bar.
D. Newton bought items as follows! a pair of socks, a hat and a candy bar.

27. A. “I found my textbook!”, shouted Murtala.

B. “I found my textbook”, shouted Murtala!
C. “I found my textbook!”, shouted ! Murtala.
D. “I found my textbook”, shouted Murtala.

28. A. “Are you eating in class” asked Mrs Hajara?

B. “Are you eating in class” asked Mrs Hajara.
C. “Are you eating in class?” asked Mrs Hajara.
D. Are you eating in class? asked Mrs Hajara.

29. A. My classmates are donald and sheila.

B. My classmates are donald and Sheila.
C. My classmates are Donald and Sheila.
D. My classmates are Donald and sheila.

30. A. As the sun sets, the garden whispers a gentle sigh.

B. As the sun sets the garden whispers, a gentle sigh.
C. As the sun sets; the garden whispers a gentle sigh.
D. As the sun, sets the garden whispers a gentle sigh.

Choose from the list of words or group of words lettered A – D the one which has the
opposite in meaning to the word underlined in the sentence.

31. Oba Oyerami was a very powerful ruler of Benin.

A. stupid B. wicked C. popular D. weak

32. My father is confident that I will pass the examination.

A. shaky B. doubtful C. unsure D. ignorant

33. The teacher told us to arrange the tables and chairs before the arrival of the visitors.
A. dust B. scatter C. sit on D. remove

34. The curtain between the two offices is made of an opaque material.
A. a transparent B. a dark C. a beautiful D. a clean

35. My father loaded his pocket with two hundred naira notes when he attended a friend's party.
A. opened B. emptied C. stuffed D. prepared

Choose from the list of words lettered A – D the one which is nearest in meaning to the word
underlined in the sentence.

36. Daddy advised my sister to choose the nursing profession.

A. persuaded B. discouraged C. informed D. forced

37. You must attempt question number five.

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A. complete B. try C. approve D. finish

38. It is no secret that Adam has been expelled from the school.
A. punished B. compelled C. dismissed D. discouraged

39. The designer is practising the art of sewing dresses.

A. working B. learning C. playing D. doing

40. It is surprising that she could consume so much food.

A. bite B. destroy C. eat D. taste

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SECTION A: MATHEMATICS

1. What is the value of a if a – 5 = 3?

A. 64 B. 25 C. 16 D. 8

2. A man paid N135 for 3 minutes to make a phone call. How much would he have to pay
for 4 minutes call?
A. N180 B. N360 C. N540 D. N700

3. In what time will N640 yield N64 interest rate at the rate of 5% per annum?
A. 8 years B. 4 years C. 2 years D. 1 year

4. The average of the following numbers: 12, 20, m, 40 and 60 is 36. What is the value of
m?
A. 14 B. 28 C. 33 D. 48

5. The three angles of a triangle are in the ratio: 2 : 3 : 5. Calculate the size of the biggest
angle.
A. 45° B. 90° C. 120° D. 160°

6. Which of these numbers is a perfect cube?

A. 216 B. 144 C. 49 D. 36

7. Find the value of the side marked y in the diagram below.

A. 6 B. 18 C. 20 D. 32

8. If 5 : 14 is expressed in the form of 1 : n, find the value of n.

A. 1.8 B. 2.8 C. 3.8 D. 4.8

9. What percentage of N50 is N13?

A. 26% B. 27% C. 28% D. 29%

10. A man is 30 years old now. What was his age 'n' years ago?
A. 30n years B. (30 + n) years C. (n – 30) years D. (30 – n) years

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11. Mr Ekpah pays 5% of his income as taxes. He earns N47,000 a year. What is his
income tax?
A. N65 B. N235 C. N2350 D. N4700

12. How many degrees does the second hand of a clock turn in 15 seconds?
A. 45° B. 90° C. 120° D. 180°

13. Express “X”cm in metres.

A. x metres B. (100x) metres C. (0.1x) metres D. (0.01x) metres

14. Subtract the HCF of 9, 18 and 27 from the LCM of 16 and 2.

A. 48 B. 39 C. 9 D. 7

15. If the area of a square is 36cm2, find the perimeter of the square.
A. 12cm B. 24cm C. 36cm D. 4cm

16. How many 15k stamps can be bought with N N21.00k?

A. 180 B. 165 C. 140 D. 120

17. The area of a square room is 64m2. What is the perimeter of the room?
A. 8m B. 16m C. 24m D. 32m

18. What is the circumference of a circle whose diameter is 21cm? (Take π = )

A. 33cm B. 44cm C. 66cm D. 77cm

19. A faulty watch gains 5 seconds an hour. If it is set correctly at 8.00a.m one morning,
what time will it show when the correct time is 8.00am the following morning?
A. 8.08a.m B. 8.06a.m C. 8.04a.m D. 8.02a.m

20. Divide the product of 2.25 and 10 by the sum of 2.25 and 2.75.
A. 2.25 B. 2.75 C. 4.50 D. 5.00

21. If t + 1 = 9, what is t2 + 6?
A. 64 B. 68 C. 70 D. 74

22. How many seconds are there in 8 minutes 12 seconds?

A. 490 seconds B. 500 seconds C. 512 seconds D. 492 seconds

23. Calculate the sum of the mean and mode of the following set of scores: 2, 1, 1, 4, 2, 2.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
24. Simplify 3 + 5 – .

A. 7 B. 7 C. 8 D. 8

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25. A trader bought four 1.5 tonne sacks of flour. If this flour was repacked into 50kg
packets, how many packets were there?
A. 120 B. 100 C. 90 D. 80

26. The distance between two villages is 30km. Kadi took 45 minutes to cover the distance
by motorcycle. What was his speed?
A. 60km/hr B. 55km/hr C. 40km/hr D. 35km/hr

27. Which of the following fractions is the smallest: , , and ?

A. B. C. D.

28. Express 15g as a decimal fraction of 1kg.

A. 1.5 B. 0.15 C. 0.015 D. 0.0015

29. Simplify (5 – 3 ) 2 .

A. B. C. D.

30. The scale of a map is 1cm to 20km. What is the distance between town P and Q if the
distance on the map is 3.8cm?
A. 36km B. 38km C. 58km D 76km

31. If a = 8, b = 1 and c = 5. Find the value of .

A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

32. What is the median of the scores: 4, 1, 2, 0, 5, 3, 4?

A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

33. Find the mean of the numbers: 2.5, 4, 2.8, 8.5, 4.2 and 2.
A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1

34. Simplify ( + ) x (1 – ).

A. B. C. D.

35. A book costs $8.5. If the exchange rate is N135. What is the cost of the book in Naira?
A. N1127.50k B. N1137.05k C. N1147.50k D. N1157.50k

36. The average of 4 boys is 13 years. If one of them is 10 years old. What is the average
age of the remaining boys?
A. 11 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15

37. How many minutes are there in-between 7.30am and 2.15pm of the same day?
A. 405 minutes B. 310 minutes C. 295 minutes D. 275 minutes
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38. A car uses 10 litres of fuel for a journey of 40km on the average. What distance will 25
litres cover with the same and same speed?
A. 70km B. 100km C. 80km D. 60km

39. Divide 14.625 by 0.05.

A. 272.5 B. 282.5 C. 292.5 D. 302.5

40. Express the LCM of 4 , 6 and 20 as a product of a prime factors.

A. 2x2x3x3x5 B. 2x2x3x5
C. 2x3x3x5 D. 2x3x5

INSTRUCTION: Read Passages A and B carefully and answer the questions that follow. Shade on
your answer sheet, the circle that bears the same letter as the answer you have chosen.

PASSAGE A

THE TRIP TO THE MAGICAL FOREST

Sarah was excited. It was the day of her school's annual trip, and this time, they were going to
visit the Magical Forest. The forest was known for its tall trees, colourful flowers, and the friendly
animals that lived there. Everyone in Sarah's class had been talking about it for weeks.
As the bus approached the entrance of the forest, Sarah could hardly sit still. She had heard
stories about the glowing butterflies, the talking birds, and the sparkling streams that flowed through
the forest. Her teacher, Mrs. Green, reminded everyone to stay close and listen carefully to the
guide, Mr. Woods.
Once inside, Sarah's class followed Mr. Woods down a narrow path. The trees were so tall that
their tops seemed to touch the sky. The air was fresh, and the sound of birds chirping filled the
forest. They soon came across a stream with crystal-clear water. Mr. Woods explained that this
stream was special because it was home to tiny fish that glowed in the dark.
As they continued their walk, Sarah spotted something shiny on the ground. It was a small,
golden key. She picked it up and showed it to Mrs. Green, who smiled and said it was a lucky charm
often found in the Magical Forest. Sarah was thrilled and carefully put the key in her pocket.
The group then arrived at a clearing where a giant oak tree stood. The tree was ancient, with a
thick trunk and branches that spread out like giant arms. Mr. Woods explained that this tree was the
heart of the forest and that it had magical powers. He told the children that if they stood quietly and
closed their eyes, they might hear the tree whisper secrets of the forest.
Sarah closed her eyes tightly and listened. She thought she could hear a soft voice telling her to
always be kind and take care of nature. When she opened her eyes, she felt a sense of calm and
happiness.
The trip ended with a visit to the Flower Meadow, where the students picked wildflowers to take
home. Sarah knew she would never forget her adventure in the Magical Forest and the golden key
that now hung around her neck on a piece of string.

1. What was the name of the guide who led the class through the Magical Forest?
A. Mr. Green B. Mr. Woods C. Mr. Oak D. Mr. Stream

2. What did Sarah find on the ground during the trip?

A. A silver ring B. A shiny coin C. A golden key D. A sparkling stone
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3. What did Mr. Woods say about the stream in the forest?
A. It was very deep B. It had glowing fish
C. It was full of colourful stones D. It led to a waterfall

4. How did Sarah feel when she found the golden key?
A. Scared B. Sad C. Angry D. Thrilled

5. What does the word "thrilled" mean as used in the passage?

A. Frightened B. Confused C. Extremely happy D. Slightly worried

PASSAGE B

THE LOST PUPPY

Emmanuella was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimpering sound. She
looked around and saw a small, brown puppy hiding under a bush. The puppy looked scared and
hungry. Emmanuella gently approached it, holding out her hand. The puppy sniffed her fingers and
slowly came out of hiding.
Emmanuella noticed that the puppy had no collar or tag. She decided to take it home and care
for it until she could find its owner. At home, she gave the puppy some food and water. The puppy
wagged its tail happily and followed Emmanuella around the house.
Emmanuella's parents agreed to let the puppy stay until they found its owner. They put up
posters around the neighbourhood and asked the neighbours if they recognized the puppy, but no
one did.
As days passed, Emmanuella and the puppy became inseparable. She named him "Buddy"
and hoped that they could keep him forever. Finally, a week later, someone called to say they had
lost their puppy. Emmanuella was sad but knew it was the right thing to return Buddy to his owner.

6. Where did Emmanuella find the puppy?

A. Under a bench B. In a park C. Under a bush D. On the road

7. What did Emmanuella notice about the puppy when she found it?
A. It was wearing a red collar B. It had no collar or tag
C. It had a broken leg D. It was playing with a toy

8. What did Emmanuella do after bringing the puppy home?

A. Took it to the vet B. Gave it a bath
C. Fed it and gave it water D. Made it a bed

9. How did Emmanuella's parents react when she brought the puppy home?
A. They were upset.
B. They were excited.
C. They were angry.
D. They agreed to let the puppy stay temporarily

10. How did Emmanuella feel when someone called to claim the puppy?
A. Excited B. Relieved C. Angry D. Sad

For each underlined word, choose the correct part of speech.

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11. Jane enjoys fried chicken and bread on weekdays.

A. adjective B. pronoun C. adverb D. verb

12. David looks forward to quiet afternoons but Hannah prefers noise and excitement.
A. noun B. pronoun C. adjective D. conjunction

13. Tonya was angry with us and did not hesitate to let her feelings known..
A. noun B. adverb C. pronoun D. conjunction

14. The Super Eagles team played well yesterday.

A. adverb B. pronoun C. adjective D. conjunction

Below each of the following sentences are four interpretations lettered A – D, choose the one
that most correctly explains the meaning of the sentence.

15. Mr. Adeboye never drives without drinking. This means that Mr Adeboye
A. drives before drinking.
B. drinks and drives.
C. drives after drinking.
D. never drinks while driving.

16. Abu spent his entire holiday in Lagos. This sentence means that Abu
A. stayed in Lagos for one whole day.
B. really enjoyed the holiday when he was in Lagos.
C. stayed in Lagos for the whole of his holiday.
D. rarely comes to Lagos on holidays.

17. Bimpe was talking as the teacher was teaching. This sentence means that
A. Bimpe was interpreting to the students.
B. the teacher asked Bimpe to talk.
C. Bimpe was not listening to the teacher.
D. the teacher talked to only Bimpe.

18. Mr Okosun's salary is so poor that he finds it difficult to make ends meet. This sentence means
that Mr Okosun
A. is struggling to end the meeting on poor salary.
B. meets his employer with his poor salary.
C. finds it difficult to get his salary.
D. cannot cope with his salary.

19. Tony was held up for thirty minutes. This sentence means that Tony was
A. being beaten for thirty minutes.
B. delayed for thirty minutes.
C. given punishments for thirty minutes.
D. allowed to stay for thirty minutes.

Choose from the list of words or groups of words given below each sentence the one that
most suitably fills the gap.

20. We shall arrive tomorrow _________ the weather is fine.

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A. if B. until C. unless D. and

21. My father neither smokes ________ drinks.
A. but B. than C. or D. nor

22. You ought to know better, __________?

A. doesn't you B. oughtn't you C. not so D. isn't it

23. In this match everyone is ___________ the side of the Green Eagles.
A. with B. in C. on D. at

24. She says she __________ help me with my homework.

A. if B. until C. unless D. and

25. The president, with his minister __________ arrive at the stadium.
A. is B. has C. have D. will

26. I always have supper __________ six o'clock.

A. on B. since C. in D. at

Choose from the list of words or group of words lettered A – D the one which has the
opposite in meaning to the word underlined in the sentence.

27. The boy whispered his name into the teacher's ear.
A. called B. spoke C. shouted D. pronounced

28. Can you see that tall and slim man in the crowd?
A. short B. ugly C. fresh D. fat

29. The road to the school was narrow and rough.

A. short B. large C. wide D. open

30. When I came in, the fire was burning brightly.

A. dimly B. thinly C. slowly D. tiredly

Choose from the options lettered A – D the word which is correctly spelt.

31. A. necessary B. neccessary C. necesary D. neccesary

32. A. ocuppation B. ocupation C. ocuppation D. occupation
33. A. acountant B. accuntant C. acaontant D. accountant
34. A. parliament B. paliament C. paliarment D. parlierment

Choose from the list of words lettered A – D the one which is nearest in meaning to the word
underlined in the sentence.

35. Before we can have success in our studies, we must work very hard.
A. failure B. victory C. goodness D. defeat

36. Most of the cars used in Nigeria are brought from foreign countries.
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A. exported B. deported C. manufactured D. imported

37. She rarely remembered her first birthday.

A. sometimes B. seldom C. often D. never

38. Children enjoy plays that are exciting.

A. true B. real C. interesting D. noisy

39. She discovered the key at the back of the cup.

A. found B. put C. lost D. saw

40. The tortoise is an intelligent animal.

A. an attractive B. a wicked C. a small D. a clever

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PART ONE

SECTION A

MATHEMATICS

1. A rectangular prism has a length of 8cm, a width of 5cm, and a height of 3cm. What is the
volume of the prism?
A. 120cm3 B. 80cm3 C. 40cm3 D. 24cm3

2. Simplify the expression 3(x + 2) – 4(2x – 1).

A. -5x + 14 B. -5x – 2 C. -5x + 10 D. x–2

3. A baker needs to make 240 cupcakes for a party. She has enough batter to make 20 cupcakes
at a time. How many batches of cupcakes does she need to make?
A. 10 B. 12 C. 15 D. 20

4. A car travels 180 kilometers in 3 hours. What is its average speed in meters per second
rounded to two decimal places?
A. 10.67m/s B. 13.67m/s C. 16.67m/s D. 19.67m/s

5. If a rectangle has a length of 10cm and a width of 5cm, what is its perimeter?
A. 15cm B. 20cm C. 25cm D. 30cm

6. A water tank can hold 480 liters of water. If it is filled up to 3/4 of its capacity, how much water
is in the tank?
A. 180 liters B. 320 liters C. 360 liters D. 480 liters

7. A cylinder has a height of 10 meters and a radius of 5 meters. What is its volume? (Take = )

A. 392.75cm3 B. 785.50cm3 C. 1571.0cm3 D. 3142.0cm3

8. If the sum of two numbers is 15 and their difference is 3, what are the two numbers?
A. 5 and 8 B. 7 and 8 C. 9 and 6 D. 8 and 7

9. A rectangle has a length of 12cm and a width of 8cm. What is its area?
A. 20cm2 B. 64cm2 C. 96cm2 D. 120cm2

10. The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:3. If there are 28 students in the class, how many boys
are there?
A. 12 B. 16 C. 18 D. 20

11. What is the sum of the first 20 even numbers?

A. 200 B. 210 C. 400 D. 420

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12. If 25% of x is equal to 40, what is the value of x?

A. 80 B. 100 C. 120 D. 160

13. A jar contains 20 red marbles and 30 blue marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is
the probability that it will be blue?

A. B. C. D.

14. If 3x + 2y = 16 and x – y = 4, what is the value of y?

A. B. C. 3 D. 5

15. Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 3/5?

A. B. C. D.

16. Which of the following shapes has 4 sides of equal length and 4 right angles?
A. Triangle B. Square C. Rectangle D. Pentagon

17. What is the mode of the numbers 5, 7, 9, and 12?

A. 7 B. 9 C. 12 D. none of the above

18. A car is traveling at a speed of 60 km/h. How many meters will it travel in 10 seconds?
A. 146.7m B. 156.7m C. 166.7m D. 177.7m

19. What is the perimeter of a square with an area of 81cm2?

A. 27cm B. 36cm C. 45cm D. 54cm

20. A rectangular box has a length of 5 meters, a width of 4 meters, and a height of 3 meters. What
is the volume of the box?
A. 30m3 B. 60m3 C. 80m3 D. 120m3

21. A train travels at a speed of 60 km/h for the first 30 minutes and then at a speed of 80 km/h for
the next 30 minutes. What is the average speed of the train for the entire hour?
A. 70 km/h B. 72 km/h C. 74 km/h D. 76 km/h

22. A ladder is 10 meters long and leans against a wall. The base of the ladder is 6 meters from the
wall. What is the height of the ladder above the ground?
A. 6 meters B. 8 meters C. 10 meters D. 12 meters

23. If a circle has a diameter of 12cm, what is the circumference of the circle? Take = 3.142.
A. 18.852cm B. 28.278cm C. 37.704cm D. 47.13cm

24. Which of the following is the correct expression for the number 500,000,000?
A. Five hundred million B. Five hundred thousand million

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C. Five million D. Five hundred billion

25. What is the Arabic numeral for the Roman figure MCMXCIV?
A. 1,964 B. 1,974 C. 1,984 D. 1,994

26. What is the Roman numeral for the Arabic number 998?
A. CMXCVIII B. CMXVCIII C. CXMVCIII D. CXMVCVIII

27. Olivia deposits N200 in her savings account. If her account earns an interest of 5%, how much
money will she have in her account after a year?
A. N205 B. N210 C. N215 D. N220

28. Arrange the following fractions in descending order: .

A. B.

C. D.

29. What is the value of 6 ÷ ?

A. 3 B. 9 C. D. 18

30. If a pizza is divided into 8 slices and Tim ate 2 whole pizzas and of another, how many slices
did he eat in total?
A. 18 B. 20 C. 21 D. 23

31. There are 10 students in a class, and of them are girls. How many girls are in the class?

A. 3 B. 5 C. 6 D. 8

32. The average of 4, 8 and 12 is equal to the average of 6, 10 and x. What is the value of x?
A. 14 B. 12 C. 10 D. 8

33. If a cyclist travels a distance of 20 km in 1 hour, what is the speed of the cyclist in m/s?
A. 4.56m/s B. 5.56m/s C. 6.56m/s D. 7.56m/s

34. A bicycle is sold for $300 after a discount of 25%. What was the original price of the bicycle?
A. $250 B. $350 C. $400 D. $450

35. What is the sum of factors of 54?

A. 21 B. 39 C. 66 D. 120

36. What is the product of 3.14 and 1.25?

A. 0.3925 B. 3.925 C. 3.952 D. 39.25

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37. What is the value of 1 millilitre in litres?

A. 0.1L B. 0.01L C. 0.001L D. 0.0001L

38. If a worker can complete a job in 6 hours and another worker can complete the same job in 4
hours, how long would it take them to complete the job if they worked together?
A. 2 hours B. 2.4 hours C. 3 hours D. 4 hours

39. What is the smallest number that is divisible by 4, 6, and 8?

A. 24 B. 32 C. 48 D. 64

40. Simplify (12 + 6) ÷ 3 – 2 × 2.

A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

41. A rectangular box has dimensions 5cm by 10cm by 15cm. What is the volume of the box in
cubic meters?
A. 0.00075m3 B. 0.0075m3 C. 0.075m3 D. 0.75m3

42. A tank has a capacity of 300 litres. If it is currently filled with 200 litres of water, what
percentage of its capacity is currently filled?
A. 25% B. 33.33% C. 50% D. 66.67%

43. If a book costs N150 and the cost is increased by 20%, what is the new price?
a. N120 b. N180 c. N200 d. N250

44. How many seconds are in 3 hours and 20 minutes?

A. 11,400 seconds B. 12,000 seconds
C. 13,000 seconds D. 14,400 seconds

45. Express 3 minutes as a decimal fraction of an hour.

A. 0.005 B. 0.03 C. 0.05 D. 0.2

46. Express 75 kobo as a decimal fraction of N5.

A. 0.01 B. 0.015 C. 0.15 D. 0.25

47. If a pyramid has a base of 8cm by 6cm and a height of 5cm, what is its volume?
A. 30cm3 B. 40cm3 C. 60cm3 D. 80cm3

48. A school has 150 students, of which 40% are girls. How many boys are there in the school?
A. 50 B. 60 C. 80 D. 90

49. Three friends, Ayo, Bola, and Chika, share a sum of money in the ratio 5:3:2 respectively. If
Ayo receives ₦1500, how much money do they share altogether?
A. ₦2000 B. ₦2500 C. ₦3000 D. ₦4000
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50. If the ratio of the ages of two sisters is 2:3 and the sum of their ages is 25 years, what is the
age of the younger sister?
A. 8 years B. 10 years C. 12 years D. 15 years

SECTION B

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PASSAGE A

EXCURSION TO THE ZOO

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Last Saturday, Mrs. Ade and her class of Primary 6 pupils took a trip to the National Zoo. It was
an exciting adventure for the kids, who were thrilled to see the different animals they had read about
in their science textbooks. As they arrived at the zoo, they were welcomed by the sound of chirping
birds, howling monkeys, and trumpeting elephants. The pupils were divided into small groups and
assigned a tour guide who took them around the zoo.
The first animal the pupils saw was the lion, king of the jungle. They watched in awe as the
majestic beast roared and strutted around his enclosure. They were impressed by the lion's thick
mane and sharp teeth. The tour guide explained to them that lions are carnivores and hunt for their
food. Next, the pupils saw a group of monkeys swinging from tree to tree in their large enclosure.
They were amused by the monkeys' playful behaviour as they jumped around and made funny
noises. The tour guide informed them that monkeys are very intelligent animals and can
communicate with each other using different sounds and body language.
As they moved on, they came across the giraffes, the tallest animals in the world. The pupils
were amazed by the giraffes' long necks and legs. They watched as they gracefully walked around
their enclosure and ate leaves from tall trees. The tour guide told them that giraffes can grow up to
18 feet tall and can run at speeds of up to 57 kilometers per hour.
The pupils also saw a group of elephants, the largest land animals. They were fascinated by
the elephants' trunks, which they used to eat, drink, and communicate with other elephants. The
pupils learned that elephants have a great memory and can remember things for a very long time.
Finally, the tour ended at the reptile house, where the pupils saw different species of snakes, lizards,
and turtles. They were both fascinated and scared by the sight of some of the snakes, especially the
ones with venom. The tour guide explained to them that snakes are very important in the ecosystem
and help control the population of other animals.
After the tour, the pupils were treated to ice cream and snacks at the zoo's cafeteria. They
shared stories about what they had seen and learned during the tour. They all agreed that it was an
exciting and educational experience.

Questions:
1. What is the name of the place Mrs. Ade's class went on an excursion to?
A. National Park B. National Museum C. National Zoo D. National Stadium

2. What is the first animal the pupils saw at the zoo?

A. Monkey B. Giraffe C. Lion D. Elephant

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3. What did the pupils learn about monkeys?

A. They are carnivores.
B. They are very intelligent animals.
C. They are the tallest animals in the world.
D. They have a great memory.

4. What is the name of the place the tour ended at?

A. Bird Sanctuary B. Reptile House C. Butterfly Garden D. Aquarium

5. What did the pupils have at the zoo's cafeteria after the tour?
A. Burger and fries B. Pizza and soda
C. Ice cream and snacks D. Fried rice and chicken

PASSAGE B

RENDERING HELPING HANDS TO OTHERS

One of the most important values we can cultivate as human beings is helping others. Whether
it's lending a hand to someone in need, providing emotional support, or volunteering time and
resources to a charitable cause, the act of giving is not only beneficial to those who receive but also
to those who give. Helping others can take many different forms, from small acts of kindness like
holding the door open for someone, to more significant commitments like volunteering at a soup
kitchen or donating money to a charity. Regardless of the scale of our actions, the act of helping
others can have a positive impact on both the giver and receiver.
One of the most significant benefits of helping others is the sense of fulfillment it can bring to
our lives. When we help someone else, we experience a sense of satisfaction and purpose that can
be hard to find elsewhere. Helping others can also give us a sense of perspective and appreciation
for the things we have in our own lives. Another benefit of helping others is the way it can bring
people together. Whether it's through a shared volunteering experience or simply the act of being
kind to someone, helping others can help build relationships and strengthen communities.
Of course, helping others is not always easy. It can be challenging to find the time or resources
to make a significant impact, and sometimes our efforts may not be appreciated or reciprocated.
However, the act of giving can be its own reward, and even small gestures of kindness can make a
significant difference in someone's life.
In conclusion, helping others is a vital part of being a compassionate and responsible human
being. It can bring us a sense of fulfillment, help us build relationships, and make a positive impact
on the world around us.

6. What is the act of giving beneficial to?

A. Only the receiver B. Only the giver
C. Both the giver and receiver D. Neither the giver nor the receiver

7. What is one of the most significant benefits of helping others?

A. Making money B. Getting popular C. Feeling fulfilled D. Feeling angry

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8. What can helping others do for communities?

A. Weaken them B. Strengthen them C. Destroy them D. Leave them unaffected

9. Is helping others always easy?

A. Yes, it is always easy B. No, it is never easy
C. It can be challenging at times D. It depends on the person

10. Why is helping others a vital part of being a responsible human being?
A. It makes you popular B. It makes you wealthy
C. It helps you build relationships D. It shows compassion and responsibility

Choose the option which best completes the following sentences.

11. I want to be a doctor when I grow up so I can help ________ feel better.
A. animals B. people C. trees D. machines

12. I'm going to ________ my bike to school today.

A. drive B. fly C. walk D. ride

13. The movie was so scary that I had to ________ my eyes during some parts.
A. close B. open C. cover D. rub

14. I don't like to eat vegetables, but I know they are ________ for my health.
A. bad B. good C. ugly D. fun

15. My favourite colour is ________ because it reminds me of the ocean.

A. red B. green C. blue D. yellow

Choose the word(s) most nearly opposite in meaning to the words or expressions underlined.

16. The young girl was happy to receive a present on her birthday.
A. sad B. angry C. excited D. bored

17. The teacher scolded the student for not doing his homework.
A. praised B. encouraged C. rewarded D. helped

18. The movie was incredibly boring and uninteresting.

A. fascinating B. entertaining C. engrossing D. captivating

19. The concert was very loud and energetic.

A. quiet B. peaceful C. calm D. lethargic

20. The chef added salt to the dish to make it more flavourful.
A. tangy B. tasteless C. toothsome D. savoury
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Choose from the options A – D, the one that is nearest in meaning to the word or expression
underlined.

21. The weather was hot and humid, making it uncomfortable to be outside.
A. muggy B. dry C. cool D. chilly

22. The politician's speech was persuasive and compelling.

A. unconvincing B. convincing C. weak D. ineffective

23. The actress gave a stunning and captivating performance in the play.
A. dull B. uninteresting C. mesmerizing D. boring

24. The student's essay was well-written and articulate.

A. garbled B. inarticulate C. unintelligible D. eloquent

25. The artist's paintings were vibrant and colourful.

A. vivid B. dull C. faded D. pale

Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences.

26. She is as busy as a bee.

A. Metaphor B. Personification C. Simile D. Hyperbole

27. The wind howled in the night.

A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

28. He was so hungry, he could eat a horse.

A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

29. Her smile is like sunshine on a cloudy day.

A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

30. The thunderous applause echoed through the auditorium.

A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

Identify the part of speech from the underlined word.

31. The happy dog wagged its tail.

A. Adjective B. Noun C. Verb D. Adverb

32. He quickly ran to catch the ball.

A. Adjective B. Noun C. Verb D. Adverb

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33. She played the piano beautifully.

A. Adjective B. Noun C. Verb D. Adverb

In the passage below, fill in the gap with the most suitable word from the option provided.

One day, a poor man found a magic lamp while walking in the desert. When he rubbed the
lamp, a genie appeared and said he would grant the man three wishes. The man was overjoyed and
wished for ____31____, wealth, and a big house. The genie granted his wishes, and the man
became very rich and powerful. But as time passed, he realized that ____32_____ wasn't
everything. He felt lonely and unhappy, and he missed his simple life.
So he rubbed the lamp again and asked the genie to take away his wealth and power. The
genie was surprised but granted the man's wish, and he returned to his old life of poverty. But this
time, he was grateful for the simple things in life, like his family and friends. He realized that
____33_____ is more important than money and power.
The man was content with his life, but he still had one wish left. He wished that the genie would
____34____, and the genie granted his wish and disappeared. The man lived the rest of his life in
peace, never forgetting the lessons he had learned from the magic lamp.

34. A. love B. fame C. beauty D. health

35. A. happiness B. money C. power D. fame

36. A. wealth B. power C. family D. friends

37. A. stay B. leave C. sleep D. eat

From the options A – D provided, select the preposition that complete the following
sentences.

38. The cat sat _____ the windowsill.

A. on B. in C. under D. above

39. My mom is good _____ cooking.

A. at B. with C. on D. in

40. The book is _____ the desk.

A. in B. on C. under D. above

Identify what tense the following sentences are written in.

41. The boys are playing soccer in the park.

A. Present tense B. Past tense C. Future tense D. None of the above

42. Maria studied hard for her exams last week.

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A. Present tense B. Past tense C. Future tense D. None of the above

43. We will go to the beach next weekend.

A. Present tense B. Past tense C. Future tense D. None of the above

44. My friend is arriving at the airport at 6p.m. tomorrow.

A. Present tense B. Past tense C. Future tense D. None of the above

45. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A. john and his sister are going to the park.
B. John and his sister are going to the park.
C. John and His sister are going to the park.
D. John and his Sister are going to the park.

46. Which sentence is not capitalized correctly?

A. Yesterday, I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
B. ibrahim's favourite colour is blue.
C. The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
D. The capital of France is Paris.

47. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A. The United States of America is a democratic country.
B. The united states of America is a democratic country.
C. The United States of America Is a democratic country.
D. The United States Of America is a democratic country.

In the following sentences, choose the option with the right ending punctuation.

48. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?

A. My favourite animal is a dog? B. My favourite animal is a dog!
C. My favourite animal is a dog. D. My favourite animal is a dog;

49. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?

A. Yesterday was a beautiful day. B. Yesterday was a beautiful day!
C. Yesterday was a beautiful day? D. Yesterday was a beautiful day;

50. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?

A. I can't wait to go on vacation? B. I can't wait to go on vacation.
C. I can't wait to go on vacation; D. I can't wait to go on vacation!

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PART TWO

SECTION A

MATHEMATICS

1. Write the number in words: 8,934,002.

A. Eight million nine hundred thirty-four thousand and two.
B. Eight million nine hundred thirty-four thousand and two hundred.
C. Eight billion nine hundred thirty-four thousand and two.
D. Eight hundred ninety-three thousand four hundred and two.

2. Convert MCMXCVIII to Arabic numerals.

A. 1997 B. 1998 C. 1999 D. 2000

3. A restaurant charges $10 per person for a buffet. If a group of 8 people went to the restaurant
and received a 20% discount, how much would the group have to pay?
A. $64 B. $80 C. $96 D. $120

4. A shirt that costs N6,000 is being sold at a discount of 20%. What is the selling price?
A. N4,000 B. N4,200 C. N4,800 D. N5,000

5. If a school day starts at 8:30 am and ends at 3:45 pm, how long is the school day in minutes?
A. 435 minutes B. 475 minutes C. 525 minutes D. 565 minutes

6. How many millimeters are in 1 centimeter?

A. 1 B. 10 C. 100 D. 1000

7. A group of friends shared a pizza. If the pizza was divided into 8 equal slices and 3 friends each
had 2 slices, what is the ratio of the number of slices that the 3 friends had to the total number
of slices?
A. 3:5 B. 3:8 C. 3:4 D. 2:8

8. A map of a town has a scale of 1cm to 500 m. If the distance between two locations on the map
is 6cm, what is the actual distance between them?
A. 30m B. 1.2km C. 3km D. 30km

9. A train leaves a station at 2:30pm and reaches its destination at 5:45pm. How long did the
journey take in minutes?
A. 135 B. 155 C. 175 D. 195

10. A bus leaves a station at 10:00am and reaches its destination at 6:45pm. How long did the
journey take in hours and minutes?
A. 8 hours and 45 minutes B. 3 hours and 30 minutes
C. 4 hours and 30 minutes D. 5 hours and 30 minutes

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11. If you are facing south-east and turn 90 degrees to your right, what direction are you now
facing?
A. North West B. South East C. South West D. South South

12. A ladder is leaning against a wall. The ladder is 15 feet long and the base of the ladder is 9 feet
from the wall. How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
A. 9 feet B. 12 feet C. 15 feet D. 18 feet

13. In a triangle, the measure of one angle is 45 degrees, and the measure of another angle is 60
degrees. What is the measure of the third angle?
A. 45 degrees B. 75 degrees C. 80 degrees D. 90 degrees

14. What is the binary representation of the decimal number 63?

A. 111000 B. 111111 C. 110111 D. 101111

15. What is the result of adding the binary numbers 1010 and 1101?
A. 10111 B. 10011 C. 11111 D. 11000

16. What is the result of subtracting the binary number 1001 from the binary number 1101?
A. 11 B. 100 C. 110 D. 111

17. What is the result of multiplying the binary numbers 101 and 11?
A. 1011 B. 10100 C. 1101 D. 1111

18. What is the result of dividing the binary number 1100 by the binary number 10?
A. 110 B. 101 C. 100 D. 111

19. What is the smallest number that can be divided by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 without a remainder?
A. 120 B. 180 C. 240 D. 360

20. Convert 5 hours and 45 minutes to a decimal fraction of a day.

A. 0.24 B. 0.28 C. 0.32 D. 0.36

21. Arrange the following fractions in ascending order: 3/4, 0.5, 4/7, 0.25
A. 0.25, 0.5, 3/4, 4/7 B. 3/4, 0.5, 0.25, 4/7
C. 0.25, 4/7, 0.5, 3/4 D. 0.25, 0.5, 4/7, 3/4

22. If a = 2/3, b = 1/4, and c = 1/2, what is the value of a ÷ b × c + 1?

A. 7/3 B. 13/24 C. 7/12 D. 1

23. The average of six numbers is 7. If the sum of the first five numbers is 33, what is the sixth
number?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 9
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24. The average score of 8 students in a test was 80. If a 9th student scored 90 in the test, what is
the new average score?
A. 80.5 B. 81.11 C. 81.5 D. 82.11

25. Find the sum of all factors of 50.

A. 65 B. 76 C. 93 D. 132

26. If x = 2/3 and y = 5/6, what is the value of 2x – 3y?

A. -7/6 B. -1/3 C. -1/2 D. -2/3

27. Convert 4500mL to litres.

A. 4.5L B. 45L C. 450L D. 4500L

28. Convert 7 hours and 20 minutes to seconds.

A. 25300 secs B. 25400 secs C. 26300 secs D. 26400 secs

29. Convert 0.25 km to meters.

A. 25m B. 250m C. 2500m D. 25000m

30. The mode of the numbers 3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11, and 11 is:

A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 9

31. The median of the numbers 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 is:
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14

32. The mean of the numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 is:
A. 10 B. 13 C. 14 D. 16

33. A pair of shoes originally cost ₦5,000 but are now on sale for ₦4,000. What is the percentage
loss?
A. 20% B. 25% C. 50% D. 80%

34. A shopkeeper purchased a toy for ₦500 and sold it for ₦450. What was the percentage loss?
A. 10% B. 20% C. 25% D. 30%

35. A man sold his car for N840,000, which is 40% more than the cost price. What is the cost price
of the car?
A. N600,000 B. N480,000 C. N400,000 D. N360,000

36. Which fraction is closest to 3/4?

A. 2/3 B. 3/5 C. 4/5 D. 5/6

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37. A shirt that originally costs $50 is now on sale for $40, which is a 20% discount. What was the
percentage decrease in the price of the shirt?
A. 15% B. 20% C. 25% D. 30%

38. What is the name of a shape with seven sides and seven angles?
A. Heptagon B. Octagon C. Nonagon D. Decagon

39. What is the name of a shape with eight sides and eight angles?
A. Octagon B. Decagon C. Hexagon D. Nonagon

40. What is the name of a shape with ten sides and ten angles?
A. Octagon B. Nonagon C. Decagon D. Dodecagon

41. If a rectangular prism has a volume of 120cm³, a width of 3cm, and a height of 5cm, what is its
length in centimeters?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 15

42. If a cube has a volume of 216cm³, what is the length of one of its sides in centimeters?
A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10

43. If a trapezoid has a height of 8cm, a base of 6cm, and a top length of 4cm, what is its area in
square centimeters?
A. 16 B. 24 C. 32 D. 40

44. A rectangular prism has a length of 10cm, a width of 5cm, and a height of 4cm. What is its
volume in cubic centimeters?
A. 80 B. 100 C. 150 D. 200

45. A blueprint of a house has a scale of 1 inch = 8 feet. If the length of the living room on the
blueprint is 2.5 inches, what is the actual length of the living room?
A. 20 feet B. 30 feet C. 15 feet D. 10 feet

46. What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

A. Foot B. Yard C. Inch D. Meter

47. Which of the following units of measurement is used to measure the volume of a liquid?
A. Kilometer B. Gram C. Litre D. Millimeter

48. Which of the following is the smallest unit for measuring weight?
A. Milligram B. Centigram C. Decigram D. Gram

49. If a flight is scheduled to depart at 3:45pm and arrives 8 hours and 35 minutes later, what time
will it arrive?
A. 12:20am B. 12:20pm C. 12:10am D. 12:10pm
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50. How many seconds are in 5 hours and 15 minutes?

A. 18000 secs B. 18900 secs C. 19800 secs D. 20700 secs

SECTION B

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PASSAGE A

A DAY AT THE BEACH

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

It was a beautiful Saturday morning when Mrs. Olu took her Primary 6 class on an excursion to
the beach. The kids were excited and could hardly wait to get there. When they arrived, the pupils
were amazed by the beauty of the beach. The clear blue waters sparkled in the sun, and the white
sand shimmered in the light. They couldn't wait to explore the beach and have fun in the water.
Mrs. Olu divided the pupils into groups and assigned each group to an adult supervisor. She
reminded them of the importance of staying safe and following the rules while at the beach. The
pupils were eager to go into the water and started running towards it, but their supervisors reminded
them to put on their life jackets first. After wearing their life jackets, they went into the water and
started playing different games.
Some pupils played in the shallow part of the water while others swam deeper. They splashed
and played games like Marco Polo and Red Rover, and others built sandcastles on the shore. After
some time, the pupils had worked up an appetite and it was time for lunch. Mrs. Olu and her team
had prepared a delicious meal of fried rice, chicken, and fruits for them. The pupils ate their lunch
under the shade of a large umbrella while enjoying the beautiful view of the sea.
After lunch, the pupils went for a walk along the shore. They picked up seashells and looked for
crabs in the sand. They also saw a group of dolphins swimming in the distance and they all gasped
in excitement. As the day drew to a close, the pupils were tired but happy. They packed up their
things and cleaned up the beach before leaving. Mrs. Olu reminded them to always be responsible
and clean up after themselves whenever they visited the beach.

1. What did Mrs. Olu's class do on their excursion?

A. Visited the zoo B. Went to a theme park
C. Went to the beach D. Went to the park

2. What did the pupils do first when they got to the beach?
A. Played games in the water B. Explored the beach
C. Put on their life jackets D. Ate lunch

3. What did the pupils eat for lunch?

A. Fried rice and chicken B. Hamburgers and hotdogs
C. Pizza and soda D. Sandwiches and juice

4. What does “worked up an appetite” mean as used in the passage?

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A. The pupils’ appetites have been worked on by Mrs Olu

B. The pupils lost their appetites because they walked for long distance
C. The pupils have lost their appetites due to the walk
D. The pupils have a desire for food.

5. What other word can replaced the word “sparkled” as used in the passage?
A. glistened B. gloomy C. dready D. grim

PASSAGE B

BEING COMPASSIONATE TOWARDS THE LESS PRIVILEGED

Compassion is the ability to feel empathy towards others and to show kindness and
understanding towards them. It is a vital part of being a good person, and it is especially important
when dealing with those who are less privileged than ourselves. The less privileged members of
society are often the ones who are most in need of our help and support. By being compassionate
towards them, we can make a significant difference in their lives.
There are many ways in which we can show compassion towards the less privileged. One of
the most effective ways is to simply listen to them. Often, people who are less privileged feel as
though their voices are not heard and that their opinions do not matter. By taking the time to listen to
them, we can help them to feel valued and understood. This can make a huge difference in their
lives and can help to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
Another way to show compassion towards the less privileged is to offer them practical help and
support. This could be something as simple as donating food or clothing to a homeless shelter or
volunteering at a local charity. By doing this, we can help to improve the lives of those who are less
fortunate than ourselves and can show them that there are people who care about them. It is also
important to be mindful of the language we use when talking to the less privileged. Often, people
who are less privileged can feel as though they are being judged or looked down upon. By using
positive language and avoiding negative stereotypes, we can help to create a more inclusive and
welcoming environment for everyone.
In addition to these practical steps, it is also important to be emotionally supportive towards
those who are less privileged. Many people who are struggling with poverty, illness or other
difficulties can feel isolated and alone. By being there for them and offering them emotional support,
we can help to ease their burden and show them that they are not alone. Ultimately, being
compassionate towards the less privileged is about treating them with respect, kindness and
understanding. By doing so, we can help to make the world a better place for everyone.

6. What is compassion?
A. The ability to feel empathy towards others and show kindness towards them.
B. The ability to make money and donate to charity.
C. The ability to judge people based on their social status.
D. The ability to ignore those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

7. What is one way we can show compassion towards the less privileged?
A. Ignore them B. Listen to them C. Criticize them D. Laugh at them

8. How can we offer practical help and support to the less privileged?

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A. Donate food and clothing to a homeless shelter.

B. Avoid using positive language.
C. Treating them with disrespect.
D. All of the above.

9. Why is it important to be emotionally supportive towards the less privileged?

A. Because they are weak and cannot handle their emotions.
B. Because they need to be pitied.
C. Because they often feel isolated and alone.
D. Because they do not deserve respect.

10. How can we create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for the less privileged?
A. By using negative language and stereotypes.
B. By being judgmental and critical.
C. By avoiding them altogether.
D. By using positive language and avoiding negative stereotypes.

Choose from the options A – D, antonyms of the words or expressions underlined.

11. The party ended at the beginning of the year.

A. conclusion B. ending C. finish D. termination

12. She refused to accept the gift.

A. approve B. acknowledge C. admit D. reject

13. The company plans to expand its business overseas.

A. reduce B. shrink C. contract D. condense

14. The restaurant serves exotic dishes from all over the world.
A. common B. traditional C. native D. ordinary

15. The team was victorious in the championship game.

A. successful B. defeated C. triumphant D. conquered

Choose from the options A – D, synonyms of the words or expressions underlined.

16. The movie was so captivating that we lost track of time.

A. Boring B. Tedious C. Dull D. Engaging

17. She felt that her efforts to convince her friend were futile.
A. Useless B. Hopeful C. Productive D. Beneficial

18. The farmer had an abundant harvest this year.

A. Scarce B. Sparse C. Plentiful D. Insufficient

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19. The hostess was gracious and made her guests feel welcome.
A. Hospitable B. Unfriendly C. Rude D. Inhospitable

20. The instructions were precise and easy to follow.

A. Vague B. Ambiguous C. Inaccurate D. Accurate

Choose the option which best completes the following sentences.

21. The musician will _____ a new album next month.

A. play B. sing C. write D. dance

22. The engineer needs to _____ the machine before it can be used safely.
A. fix B. break C. destroy D. dismantle

23. The dentist will _____ your teeth to check for cavities.
A. brush B. floss C. clean D. examine

24. The farmer needs to _____ the crops before the harvest season.
A. plant B. cultivate C. fertilize D. water

25. The journalist will _____ the interview with the politician tomorrow.
A. watch B. conduct C. skip D. avoid

Identify the part of speech from the underlined word.

26. The dog barked at the mailman.

A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Adverb

27. She was feeling very happy today.

A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Adverb

28. The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Adverb

29. My sister is an excellent basketball player.

A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Adverb

30. She sang beautifully at the concert.

A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Adverb

Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences.

31. The river is a ribbon that winds through the valley.

A. personification B. simile C. metaphor D. hyperbole
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32. The wind whispered in the trees.

A. personification B. simile C. metaphor D. hyperbole

33. The snow blanketed the ground like a thick white duvet.
A. personification B. simile C. metaphor D. hyperbole

34. The storm clouds were a blanket over the sky.

A. personification B. simile C. metaphor D. hyperbole

35. I have a million things to do today.

A. personification B. simile C. metaphor D. hyperbole

From the options A – D provided, select the preposition in the following sentences.

36. The bird flew over the trees.

A. bird B. flew C. over D. trees

37. He threw the ball towards the fence.

A. threw B. ball C. towards D. fence

38. The snake slithered into the hole.

A. snake B. slithered C. into D. hole

From the options A – D provided, choose the sentences with the right ending punctuation.

39. A. I love to read, play soccer and draw!

B. I love to read, play soccer and draw.
C. I love to read, play soccer and draw?
D. I love to read, play soccer and draw;

40. A. She went to the store, and bought milk and bread.
B. She went to the store and bought milk, and bread.
C. She went to the store and bought milk and bread.
D. She went to the store, and bought milk, and bread.

41. A. The dog barked, the cat meowed and the bird chirped.
B. The dog barked, the cat meowed; and the bird chirped.
C. The dog barked; the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.
D. The dog barked; the cat meowed and the bird chirped.

Read the poem below and use it to answer questions 42 – 44.

The Butterfly

1 A butterfly flutters in the breeze,

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Its wings of delicate colours please.

From flower to flower it does roam,
A tiny beauty far from home.

42. How does the butterfly move?

A. It crawls B. It jumps C. It flies D. It swims

43. Where does the butterfly go?

A. From house to house B. From tree to tree
C. From flower to flower D. From car to car

44. Is the butterfly a large or small creature?

A. Large B. Medium C. Small D. Tiny

Below each of the following sentences are four interpretations lettered A – D. Choose the one
that most correctly explains the meaning of the sentence.

45. The horse raced past the barn fell.

A. The horse raced past the barn, and then it fell.
B. The horse raced past the barn that had fallen.
C. The horse raced past the barn, which was falling.
D. The horse raced past the barn, and then it saw the fallen tree.

46. I saw the man with the telescope"?

A. I was holding the telescope and saw the man.
B. The man was holding the telescope.
C. I saw the man while I was looking through the telescope.
D. The man was looking at me through the telescope.

47. He cooked the noodles and the rice for dinner"?

A. He cooked noodles and rice separately for dinner.
B. He cooked a dish that contained both noodles and rice for dinner.
C. He cooked noodles and rice for different dinners.
D. He cooked the noodles and then cooked the rice for dinner.

Choose from the options lettered A – D the word which is correctly spelt.

48. A. occurence B. ocurrence C. occurrence D. occurencee

49. A. appology B. apollogy C. appologee D. apology

50. A. mischievous B. mischievious C. mischeveous D. mischevious

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PART THREE

SECTION A
MATHEMATICS

1. Which of the following is a prime number?

A. 10 B. 15 C. 17 D. 22

2. If a rectangle has a length of 12 units and a width of 5 units, what is its perimeter?
A. 10 units B. 24 units C. 34 units D. 60 units

3. What is the value of 34?

A. 7 B. 12 C. 27 D. 81

4. What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, ___?

A. 24 B. 28 C. 30 D. 32

5. What is the smallest prime number greater than 20?

A. 21 B. 23 C. 25 D. 27

6. A square has a side length of 9cm. What is its perimeter?

A. 18cm B. 36cm C. 54cm D. 81cm

7. What is the area of a triangle with base 12cm and height 8cm?
A. 24cm2 B. 48cm2 C. 64cm2 D. 96cm2

8: If = , what is the value of x?

A. B. C. D.

9. What is the value of 2 − 1 ?

A. 1 B. 1 C. 1 D. 2

10. If a clock shows 3:15pm, what will the clock show 150 minutes later in 24hr format?
A. 1645 B. 5:15pm C. 5:45pm D. 1745

11. What is the numeral for the word form: "Three billion six hundred twenty-eight million
nine hundred fifty thousand four"?
A. 3628950004 B. 3628954000 C. 3628095400 D. 3628950040

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12. If John can complete a puzzle in 20 minutes and Mary can complete the same puzzle in 15
minutes, what is the ratio of the time it takes John to the time it takes Mary to complete the
puzzle?
A. 4:5 B. 5:4 C. 3:4 D. 4:3

13. A train travels a distance of 540 km in 6 hours. How long will it take for the same train to
travel 360 km?
A. 3 hours B. 4 hours C. 5 hours D. 6 hours

14. If two angles are complementary and one angle measures 40 degrees, what is the measure
of the other angle?
A. 40 degrees B. 50 degrees C. 90 degrees D. 100 degrees

15. A circle has a radius of 7cm. What is its circumference?

A. 13.96cm B. 21.96cm C. 43.96cm D. 153.96cm

16. A recipe requires cup of flour and cup of sugar. How much flour and sugar are needed
together?

A. cup B. cup C. cup D. cup

17. If of a length is 16 meters, what is the length?

A. 18 meters B. 24 meters C. 32 meters D. 36 meters

18. Which fraction is greater: or ?

A. B. C. They are equal. D. Cannot be determined.

19. If a number is divided by 4 and then multiplied by 7, the result is 35. What is the number?
A. 10 B. 14 C. 15 D. 20

20. What is the remainder when 345 is divided by 7?

A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

21. Which of the following is NOT a perfect square: 68, 81, 100, or 121?
A. 68 B. 81 C. 100 D. 121

22. What is the product of the first five prime numbers?

A. 1210 B. 2130 C. 2310 D. 2031

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23. If the interest on a ₦3,000 deposit for 2 years is ₦540, what is the annual interest rate?
A. 9% B. 12% C. 15% D. 18%

24. In a triangle, if one angle measures 70 degrees and another angle measures 45 degrees,
what is the measure of the third angle?
A. 45 degrees B. 55 degrees C. 65 degrees D. 75 degrees

25. The base of a triangle is 10cm and its height is 8cm. What is its area?
A. 40cm2 B. 48cm2 C. 60cm2 D. 80cm2

26. If 9.6 is increased by 25%, what is the result?

A. 12 B. 11.2 C. 10.8 D. 12.5

27. If you fold a square piece of paper in half, what shape will you get?
A. Rectangle B. Triangle C. Circle D. Square

28. The average of five numbers is 18. If four of the numbers are 14, 19, 21, and 23, what is the
fifth number?
A. 13 B. 15 C. 18 D. 19

29. The average age of a family of four is 28 years. If the father's age is 34 years, what is the
average age of the mother and two children?
A. 26 years B. 28 years C. 30 years D. 32 years

30. Which of the following is NOT a polygon?

A. Circle B. Hexagon C. Octagon D. Pentagon

31. The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 48. If the father is three times as old as the
son, how old is the son?
A. 8 years B. 12 years C. 16 years D. 20 years

32. The ages of three friends are in the ratio 3:5:7. If the sum of their ages is 75 years, what is
the age of the youngest friend?
A. 9 years B. 15 years C. 21 years D. 25 years

33. The ages of three brothers are consecutive even numbers. If the sum of their ages is 36,
what is the age of the youngest brother?
A. 8 years B. 10 years C. 12 years D. 14 years

34. An internet café charges ₦150 per hour. If a person uses the café for 3.5 hours, how much
will it cost?
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A. ₦450 B. ₦525 C. ₦550 D. ₦600

35. In a class of 35 students, 24 students passed the mathematics test. What percentage of the
class passed the test?
A. 48.57% B. 60.57% C. 68.57% D. 80.57%

36. A tank can hold 180 litres of water. If it is filled to 75% of its capacity, how many litres of
water are in the tank?
A. 30 litres B. 135 litres C. 150 litres D. 225 litres

37. A taxi charges ₦200 for the first 5 kilometres and ₦30 for each additional kilometre. What is
the total cost for a 12-kilometre ride?
A. ₦370 B. ₦380 C. ₦410 D. ₦420

38. Which shape has all sides of equal length?

A. Triangle B. Rectangle C. Pentagon D. Square

39. If a number is multiplied by 7 and then divided by 2, the result is 21. What is the number?
A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 14

40. Simplify 3(2x + 4) – 2(3x – 1).

A. 6 B. 8 C. 12 D. 14

SECTION B
ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow.

PASSAGE A

THE FASCINATING LIBRARY

In a beautiful village settled between rolling hills, there stood an old library that was no
ordinary one. It was whispered among the villagers that this library was fascinating, and its
books held magical tales that came to life when read with a pure heart.
One sunny morning, a curious young girl named Amina decided to visit the library. As she
entered, she was greeted by the musty smell of old books and the soft glow of sunlight filtering
through stained glass windows. A kind librarian named Mr. Thompson welcomed her and
handed her a book titled "The Secret Garden".
As Amina opened the book, she was immediately transported to a lush garden filled with
vibrant flowers and friendly talking animals. She felt the cool breeze on her face and heard the
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As she delved deeper into the story, Amina realized that the garden's fascination was
fading, and it was up to her to save it. She embarked on a quest, solving riddles, overcoming
challenges, and spreading kindness. With each act of bravery and selflessness, the garden
regained its lost magic.
Amina's journey in the garden taught her valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and
the power of a pure heart. After what seemed like both a fleeting moment and an eternity, she
closed the book and found herself back in the library, holding the now-glowing book in her
hands.
With gratitude in her heart, Amina thanked Mr. Thompson and left the library, knowing that
the magic she had experienced would stay with her forever. From that day on, Amina cherished
every book she read, knowing that within its pages, new adventures and wisdom awaited those
who read with open hearts.

1. What was special about the library in the village?

A. It had colorful windows. B. It held magical books.
C. It was very old. D. It had talking animals.

2. What book did Amina receive from Mr. Thompson?

A. The Enchanted Forest. B. The Secret Garden.
C. The Curious Village. D. The Magical Tales.

3. What did Amina experience when she opened the book?

A. She saw colorful illustrations.
B. She heard music playing.
C. She was transported to a magical garden.
D. She fell asleep.
4. Why did the garden's enchantment start fading?
A. Amina solved riddles. B. Amina spread kindness.
C. Amina went on a vacation. D. Amina stopped reading.

5. What lessons did Amina learn from her journey in the enchanted garden?
A. The importance of cleanliness.
B. The value of a pure heart, courage, and friendship.
C. How to become a magician.
D. The history of the village.

PASSAGE B

THE VIRTUE OF HUMILITY

Once upon a time, in a bustling village, there lived a young boy named Tunde. Tunde was
known for his kindness, sincerity, and most importantly, his humility. Despite being talented and
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Tunde's humility was a trait admired by all. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to
those in need and never sought recognition for his deeds. Whether it was helping the elderly with
their groceries or assisting his classmates with their studies, Tunde's humility shone brightly.
One day, a grand talent show was organized in the village. Many individuals showcased
their skills, hoping to win the grand prize. Tunde, though talented in singing and dancing, chose
not to participate. Instead, he offered to help organize the event and support his friends.
As the talent show unfolded, Tunde's friends approached him and encouraged him to
perform. Reluctantly, he agreed. When Tunde took the stage, his performance was nothing short
of amazing. His voice echoed like a melodious songbird, and his dance moves were graceful
and captivating. The audience was mesmerized by his humility and talents combined.
In the end, Tunde won the talent show, not because he sought victory, but because his
humility and genuine character touched the hearts of everyone present. The grand prize was a
testament to the value of humility, reminding everyone that true greatness lies in being humble
and compassionate.

6. What were the qualities that Tunde was known for?

A. Boasting and rudeness. B. Kindness, sincerity, and humility.
C. Intelligence and competitiveness. D. Loudness and arrogance.

7. What did Tunde do to help others in the village?

A. He organized a party.
B. He participated in the talent show.
C. He lent a helping hand and treated everyone with respect.
D. He ignored everyone and focused on his own tasks.

8. Why did Tunde initially choose not to participate in the talent show?
A. He didn't have any talents.
B. He wanted to organize the event.
C. He didn't like performing in front of others.
D. He believed he was too busy.

9. How did Tunde's humility impact his performance in the talent show?
A. It made him shy and nervous.
B. It made him overconfident.
C. It combined with his talents to create an amazing performance.
D. It caused him to forget his lines.

10. What lesson did Tunde's victory in the talent show teach everyone?
A. The importance of seeking recognition.
B. The value of being competitive.
C. The greatness of being humble and compassionate.
D. The need to always win at competitions.

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Choose the option which best completes the following sentences

11. I usually __________ to the park on Sundays to play with my friends.

A. going B. goes C. go D. went

12. The weather is so hot that I wish I __________ by the beach right now.
A. am B. were C. is D. be

13. Sarah is a talented artist; her paintings are always full of __________ and creativity.
A. happiness B. sadness C. colour D. anger

14. The teacher told us to __________ quietly during the exam.

A. talks B. talking C. talked D. talk

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

15. The teacher provided clear instructions for the assignment.

A. fuzzy B. concise C. complicated D. vague

16. The concert was so engaging that the audience was captivated from beginning to end.
A. bored B. amused C. entranced D. excited

17. The hiker trekked through the dense forest, where the trees were closely packed together.
A. airy B. spacious C. thick D. barren

18. The detective used his keen observation skills to solve the mysterious case.
A. dull B. vague C. sharp D. random

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

19. The weather was pleasant during our vacation, making it a memorable trip.
A. gloomy B. mild C. enjoyable D. comfortable

20. The artist's work was unique and unlike anything we had seen before.
A. common B. extraordinary C. remarkable D. distinct

21. Maria's new hairstyle looked elegant and added to her overall charm.
A. graceful B. sophisticated C. stylish D. plain

22. The roller coaster ride was terrifying, with steep drops and sharp turns.
A. exciting B. thrilling C. frightening D. exhilarating

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Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences.

23. The mountain stood tall and proud against the horizon.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification

24. The room was so cold that I could see my breath.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification

25. The stars twinkled like diamonds in the night sky.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification

26. Her voice was a velvet melody.

A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification

From the options provided, choose the correctly spelled words.

27. A. Exhilerate B. Exilarate C. Exhillerate D. Exhilarate

28. A. Mischievious B. Mischeivous C. Mischievous D. Mischivious
29. A. Perseverence B. Perseverance C. Perserverance D. Perserverence

Select the preposition in the following sentences.

30. We walked through the forest to reach the river.

A. walked B. through C. the D. to

31. She hid the gift inside the box.

A. the B. gift C. inside D. box

32. The students listened to the teacher's instructions.

A. The B. students C. listened D. to

In the following sentences, choose the option with the right ending punctuation.

33. The sun is shining brightly

A. The sun is shining brightly! B. The sun is shining brightly?
C. The sun is shining brightly. D. The sun is shining brightly;

34. What a beautiful sunset

A. What a beautiful sunset! B. What a beautiful sunset?

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C. What a beautiful sunset, D. What a beautiful sunset.

Identify the part of speech in the word underlined in the following sentences.

35. She runs every morning to stay fit.

A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb

36. The blue sky is clear today.

A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb

37. He speaks fluently in three languages.

A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb

In the passage below, fill in the gap with the most suitable word from the options
provided.

Rita was excited about her upcoming _____38_____ to the zoo. She had heard many
interesting things about the animals and couldn't wait to see them up close. Her _____39_____
packed a delicious picnic lunch for her, and she invited her best friend Alex to join her on the
adventure. As they entered the zoo, they were greeted by the cheerful sounds of birds chirping.
Rita and Alex rushed to the _____40_____ where they saw lions, tigers, and bears. The
monkeys were swinging from the trees, and the elephants were splashing in the water. They
spent hours exploring and learning about different animals' habitats and behaviors. By the end of
the day, Rita and Alex were tired but happy. They had a wonderful time at the zoo and couldn't
wait to share their experiences with their classmates.

38. A. trip B. jump C. dance D. sleep

39. A. father B. teacher C. neighbour D. mother
40. A. playground B. beach C. museum D. exhibit

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PART FOUR

SECTION A

MATHEMATICS

1. If a clock shows 3:00, how many degrees has the hour hand moved clockwise from 12
o'clock?
A. 90° B. 120° C. 150° D. 165°

2. What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

A. 90 degrees B. 180 degrees C. 270 degrees D. 360 degrees

3. If a book costs N240 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?
A. N192 B. N220 C. N200 D. N180

4. What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides of lengths 8cm, 10cm, and 12cm?
A. 26cm B. 30cm C. 28cm D. 24cm

5. Which number is both a multiple of 4 and a factor of 16?

A. 2 B. 6 C. 8 D. 12

6. If a car travels at a speed of 60km/h, how far will it travel in 3 hours?

A. 120km B. 150km C. 180km D. 210km

7. In a race, Tom finishes in 2 hours, and Jerry finishes in 3 hours. If Tom's average speed is
60km/h, what is Jerry's average speed?
A. 40km/h B. 50km/h C. 60km/h D. 70km/h

8. If a taxi fare is $2.50 for the first kilometre and $0.75 for each additional kilometre, what is
the cost for a 5km ride?
A. $3.75 B. $5.25 C. $5.50 D. $7.25

9. On a map, a distance of 4cm represents 20km. What is the actual distance if the map
distance is 8cm?
A. 32km B. 40km C. 28km D. 36km

10. What is the quotient of 48 divided by 6?

A. 6 B. 8 C. 7 D. 9

11. If a triangle has angles measuring 30°, 60°, and 90°, which angle is the right angle?
A. 30° B. 60° C. 90° D. They are all right
angles.

12. Which of the following numbers is a perfect square?

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A. 25 B. 24 C. 23 D. 22

13. If a number is multiplied by 3 and then subtracted by 5, the result is 19. What is the
number?
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 12

14. A shopkeeper sells a toy for N450. If the cost price is N350, what is the profit percentage?
A. 27.57% B. 28. 57% C. 29. 57% D. 30.57%

15. If a train travels at a speed of 80km/h, how long will it take to travel 160km?
A. 2 hours B. 3 hours C. 4 hours D. 5 hours

16. What is the sum of the first 10 positive even numbers?

A. 90 B. 100 C. 110 D. 120

17. A bus charges $1.50 for the first mile and $0.75 for each additional mile. If a person travels
10 miles, what is the cost?
A. $10.00 B. $12.25 C. $15.00 D. $8.25

18. The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 105. What is the largest of these numbers?
A. 33 B. 35 C. 37 D. 39

19. In a school, 60% of the students are girls. If there are 250 students in total, how many of
them are girls?
A. 125 B. 170 C. 180 D. 150

20. A line on a ruler measures 3.6cm. What is the actual length if the scale is 1:6?
A. 21.6cm B. 18.6cm C. 21.0cm D. 19.2cm

21. The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is 1080 degrees. How many sides does the
polygon have?
A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9

22. A shop sells shirts for N1500 each and trousers for N2000 each. If a customer buys 3 shirts
and 2 trousers, what is the total cost?
A. N7500 B. N8000 C. N8500 D. N9000

23. The length of a rectangle is 3 times its width. If the perimeter is 48cm, what is the length?
A. 12cm B. 15cm C. 18cm D. 20cm

24. A container holds 5 litres of water. If 2/5 of the water is poured out, how much water
remains?
A. 2 litres B. 2.5 litres C. 3 litres D. 3.5 litres

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25. The ages of three friends are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the sum of their ages is 48 years, how old
is the oldest friend?
A. 15 years B. 20 years C. 25 years D. 30 years

26. If a flight takes off at 6:20AM and arrives at 9:10AM, how long does the flight take?
A. 1 hour and 50 minutes B. 2 hours and 10 minutes
C. 2 hours and 35 minutes D. 2 hours and 50 minutes

27. John deposited $300 in the bank. After 6 months, the interest rate was 8%. How much
interest did he earn?
A. $12 B. $18 C. $24 D. $36

28. A school has 540 students. If 3/5 of them are boys, how many boys are there?
A. 180 boys B. 270 boys C. 324 boys D. 360 boys

29. A rectangular box has dimensions of 7cm by 9cm by 12cm. What is its volume?
A. 504cm³ B. 567cm³ C. 756cm³ D. 945cm³

30. If the time ratio between two runners A and B is 3:4, and A takes 15 minutes to finish the
race, how long does B take?
A. 12 minutes B. 16 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 30 minutes

31. If the minute hand of a clock moves 180 degrees, how many minutes have passed?
A. 15 minutes B. 30 minutes C. 45 minutes D. 60 minutes

32. The area of a rectangle is 48 square metres. If its length is 8 metres, what is its width?
A. 4 metres B. 6 metres C. 10 metres D. 12 metres

33. Write the numeral for seven million eight hundred thousand fifty.
A. 7800050 B. 7805000 C. 7080050 D. 7808050

34. A hotel charges $100 per night and an additional $20 per person. If a family of 4 stays for 2
nights, how much is the total bill?
A. $220 B. $260 C. $320 D. $400

35. Arrange the following distances from largest to shortest: 2km, 1200m, 1500cm, 1.5km.
A. 2km, 1.5km, 1200m, 1500cm B. 1.5km, 2km, 1200m, 1500cm
C. 1200m, 1500cm, 1.5km, 2km D. 1200m, 1500cm, 2km, 1.5km

36. What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?

A. 90 degrees B. 180 degrees C. 270 degrees D. 360 degrees

37. If the original value of a car is $25,000 and it is sold for $23,750, what is the percentage
decrease?

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A. 2.5% B. 5% C. 7.5% D. 10%

38. A car rental company charges $30 per day and an additional $0.20 per mile. If a customer
rents the car for 5 days and drives 150 miles, what is the total cost?
A. $50 B. $75 C. $100 D. $180

39. Write the numeral for five billion six hundred twenty-three million four hundred seventy-eight
thousand one hundred.
A. 5623478100 B. 5623487100 C. 5624378100 D. 562437810

40. If a drawing of a building is 15cm tall on a scale of 1:75, what is the actual height of the
building?
A. 1125cm B. 125cm C. 150cm D. 175cm

SECTION B
ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PASSAGE A
THE REWARDS OF HARD WORK

Imagine a world where success comes easily, where dreams are realized without any effort.
Such a world seems almost too good to be true, doesn't it? The reality, however, is quite
different. The world we live in values hard work and dedication as the pathways to success.
Hard work is like a sculptor's chisel that shapes raw talent into greatness. Just as a sculptor
chips away at a block of stone to create a masterpiece, hard work carves our skills and abilities
into something remarkable. Take the example of a musician who spends hours practicing scales
and melodies. Their fingers might ache, and their patience might wear thin, but the result is a
mesmerizing performance that leaves the audience in awe.
Hard work also helps us overcome challenges that may seem insurmountable at first. Think
about a student preparing for an important exam. The process of studying, revising, and
understanding complex concepts can be demanding. But as the student persists, step by step,
the challenging material becomes familiar territory. The sense of accomplishment that comes
from conquering difficulties is a reward in itself, proving that hard work is more than just a means
to an end – it's a journey of growth.
In the grand tapestry of life, hard work weaves a thread of determination that connects our
ambitions to reality. Whether it's a scientist striving to find a breakthrough, an athlete training
rigorously to achieve excellence or an artist perfecting their craft, hard work is the common
denominator. It brings focus, resilience, and a sense of purpose. So, the next time you're faced
with a task that seems daunting, remember that with hard work, you possess the key to unlock
your potential and open the door to success.

1. What analogy is used to describe how hard work shapes skills and abilities?
A. A painter's brush. B. A sculptor's chisel.
C. A writer's pen. D. A chef's knife.
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2. What is the reward that comes from conquering challenges through hard work?
A. Wealth and fame. B. A sense of accomplishment.
C. A luxurious vacation. D. A new challenge.

3. What does hard work weave in the grand tapestry of life?

A. Threads of laziness. B. Threads of determination.
C. Threads of confusion. D. Threads of indifference.

4. What comparison is made between hard work and a musician's performance?

A. Both are easy tasks. B. Both require no practice.
C. Both result in aching fingers. D. Both lead to mesmerizing.

5. What is the main message of the passage?

A. Success comes without any effort.
B. Challenges should be avoided.
C. Hard work is essential for achieving success.
D. Talented individuals don't need to work hard.

PASSAGE B

CHOOSING INTEGRITY OVER CORRUPTION

In today's world, the battle against corruption is more crucial than ever. Corruption, like a
dark cloud, can cast a shadow over a nation's progress and prosperity. Shunning corruption
means choosing the path of honesty, transparency, and integrity. It's a collective effort that
requires individuals, communities, and governments to stand united against this destructive
force.
Corruption is like a parasite that feeds on the trust and resources of a society. When
individuals in positions of power abuse their authority for personal gain, the entire nation suffers.
Funds that could have been used to improve schools, hospitals, and public infrastructure are
siphoned off, leaving citizens to bear the brunt of inadequate services. Shunning corruption
means rejecting this unethical behaviour and demanding accountability from those in power.
Choosing to shun corruption is a reflection of one's character. It's about doing what is right,
even when no one is watching. When a student refuses to cheat on an exam or a public servant
resists taking bribes, they are standing up for the values that define them. Just as a lighthouse
guides ships safely through stormy seas, integrity guides individuals and nations towards a
brighter future.
The fight against corruption requires education and awareness. Students must learn about
the consequences of corruption on a nation's growth and development. They must understand
that their future depends on making the right choices, even if those choices are challenging.
When a nation's youth takes a stand against corruption, the foundation for a better and more just
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6. What is corruption often compared to in the passage?

A. A guiding light B. A destructive force
C. A treasure chest D. A playful child

7. What do individuals in positions of power do when they engage in corruption?

A. Improve public services B. Siphon off resources
C. Encourage honesty D. Build trust

8. What is the analogy used to illustrate how integrity guides individuals and nations?
A. A stormy sea B. A dark cloud C. A lighthouse D. A rainbow

9. What does "shunning corruption" mean in the passage?

A. Embracing corruption B. Rejecting corruption
C. Ignoring corruption D. Encouraging corruption

10. Why is education important in the fight against corruption, according to the passage?
A. Education encourages corruption.
B. Education leads to bribery.
C. Education promotes awareness and right choices.
D. Education supports unethical behaviour.

Read the sentences below and identify the correct part of speech for the underlined
words.

11. The cat swiftly jumped over the fence.

A. noun B. verb C. adjective D. adverb

12. The book on the shelf is very heavy.

A. noun B. verb C. adjective D. adverb

13. The students are studying hard for their exams.

A. noun B. verb C. adjective D. adverb

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

14. A. The weather is nice today.

B. The weather is nice, today.
C. The weather, is nice today.
D. The weather is, nice today.

15. A. My favourite colours are: blue red and green.

B. My favourite colours are blue, red, and green.

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C. My favourite colours, are blue, red and green.

D. My favourite colours are blue red, and green.

16. A. We went to the park, but it started raining.

B. We went to the park but it started raining.
C. We went to the park; but it started raining.
D. We went to the park, but, it started raining.

From the options lettered A – D, choose the correct word to fill in the gap and complete
the sentence.

17. My grandmother loves to tell us __________ about her childhood.

A. story B. stories C. storytelling D. storied

18. The __________ of the flowers made the garden look stunning.
A. colourful B. colour C. colouring D. colours

19. We are going to have a picnic __________ the park this weekend.
A. at B. in C. on D. with

Choose the correct option that appropriately completes the sentence.

20. The sun sets in the __________, painting the sky with beautiful colours.
A. morning B. west C. night D. afternoon

21. I would like __________ a doctor when I grow up.

A. to being B. to become C. to becomes D. to became

22. The birds chirped __________ outside my window.

A. angrily B. beautifully C. rarely D. noisily

Choose the option that has the nearest meaning to the given word or phrase.

23. Generous
A. Selfish B. Stingy C. Kind-hearted D. Greedy

24. Cautious
A. Reckless B. Thoughtful C. Careless D. Bold

25. Narrow
A. Tight B. Wide C. Broad D. Expansive

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Choose the option that has the opposite meaning to the given word.

26. Brave
A. Cowardly B. Strong C. Confident D. Fearless

27. Old
A. Aged B. Young C. Ancient D. Senior

28. Weak
A. Fragile B. Mighty C. Feeble D. Delicate

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentences.

29. The stars danced playfully in the night sky.

A. Metaphor B. Personification C. Simile D. Hyperbole

30. His voice was as smooth as silk when he sang.

A. Metaphor B. Personification C. Simile D. Hyperbole

Choose the option that most correctly explains the meaning of the given sentence.

31. The early bird catches the worm.

A. Birds like to eat worms in the morning.
B. Being early can lead to success.
C. Worms are best caught by birds.
D. Worms are only available in the morning.

32. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

A. Apples never fall from trees.
B. Apples grow on trees.
C. Children often resemble their parents.
D. Trees keep apples close.

33. His excuse was as thin as paper.

A. His excuse was made of paper. B. His excuse was not believable.
C. His excuse was about paper. D. His excuse was long and detailed.

Choose the option with the correctly spelled word.

34. A. Discrepancy B. Discrepency C. Discrrepancy D. Discrrepanci

35. A. Superseed B. Supercede C. Supersede D. Supersead

36. A. Disastreus B. Disastruous C. Disastreous D. Disastrous

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Choose the option that correctly completes the given simile.

37. As slippery as an __________.

A. eagle B. elephant C. eel D. earthworm

38. As heavy as __________.

A. lead B. feather C. breeze D. echo

Choose the option that represents the most suitable sound for each animal.

39. What sound does a monkey make?

A. Roar B. Oink C. Chirp D. Screech

40. What sound does a turkey make?

A. Roar B. Gobble C. Quack D. Trumpet

PART FIVE

SECTION A
MATHEMATICS

1. 4 taps running at the same rate can fill a tank in 12 minutes. How long will it take 3 taps running
at the same rate to fill the same tank?
A. 1 minute B. 7 minutes C. 12 minutes D. 16 minutes

2. Find the area of a rectangle whose length is 8cm and the breadth is 1.2cm.
A. 9.6cm2 B. 9.7cm2 C. 9.8cm2 D. 9.9cm2

3. A train travels 3 hours at 20km per hour. How long will it take another train to travel the same
distance at 10km per hour?

A. 2 hours B. 3 hours C. 6 hours D. 6 hours

4. How many cubes of sides 4cm will a box 32cm by 24cm by 16cm hold?
A. 192 cubes B. 152 cubes C. 132 cubes D. 122 cubes

5. Taiwo, Kehinde and Ayo shared N120.00 in the ratio 2 : 2 : 1. How much does Kehinde take?
A. N22.00 B. N24.00 C. N48.00 D. N60.00

6. What fraction of a day is 8 hours 20 minutes?

A. B. C. D.
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7. Express 1,000,101 in words.

A. One million, one hundred and one. B. One thousand, one zero and one.
C. One million, one hundred and zero. D. One thousand, one hundred and one.

8. What is of 42,560 litres?

A. 4,320 litres B. 5,320 litres C. 6,320 litres D. 6,325 litres

9. What is DXXVI in Arabic numerals?

A. 516 B. 526 C. 536 D. 546

10. A man paid 20% deposit on N1,100 worth of bicycle. How much has he to pay to complete the
price?
A. N780.00 B. N880.00 C. N990.00 D. N1,320.00
11. Arrange the following distances from the longest to the shortest:

9.45km , 9km 95m , 9 km

A. 9 km, 9.45km, 9km 95m B. 9 km, 9km 95m, 9.45km

C. 9.45km, 9 km, 9km 95m D. 9km 95m, 9.45km, 9 km

12. Promise has five 50-kobo coins, three 20-kobo coins and seven 5-kobo coins. What is the total
value of all the coins that Promise has?
A. N0.345k B. N3.45k C. N30.45k D. N304.5k

13. Find the value of 24 .

A. 24.6 B. 30 C. 36 D. 40

14. A photocopier can print 60 copies in 20 seconds. At this rate, how long will it take the
photocopier to print 225 copies?
A. 60 secs B. 65 secs C. 70 secs D. 75 secs

15. The table below shows the number of people at a party. Half of them are girls and women. How
many boys are there at the party?

People Men Women Boys Girls

Number 7 9 ? 15

A. 24 B. 17 C. 16 D. 15

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16. Jim used a calculator to find the average of 4 numbers. The sum of the 4 numbers was
calculated accurately. While dividing, he made a mistake by pressing 6 instead of 4. He
obtained the incorrect answer of 72. What should be the correct average?
A. 48 B. 96 C. 108 D. 216

17. The figure below is formed by straight lines. Find m.

A. 180° B. 160° C. 152° D. 142°

18. The 2 equivalent improper fractions of are

A. , B. , C. , D. ,
19. The sum of 2 numbers is 32. The sum of another 3 numbers is 36. What is the average of these
numbers?
A. 34 B. 22.67 C. 17 D. 13.6

20. A schedule of an on-line course is as shown below. One activity leads to another without any
break in between.
Start Time Activity
2.30p.m. Zoom session
3.50p.m. Question and Answer Session
4.25p.m. Closure
Mrs Lee was 5 minutes late for the Zoom session. She left 10 minutes before the end of the
Question and Answer session. How long did Mrs Lee attend the on-line course?
A. 66mins B. 70mins C. 100mins D. 105mins

21. Find the value of 4 . Give your answer as a mixed number.

A. 6.667 B. 6 C. 6 D. 3

22. Maureen gave the cashier a N50 note to pay for a T-shirt. The cashier did not have any coins
as small change, so Maureen gave her another 30 kobo and received a N10 note as change.
What was the cost of the T-shirt?
A. N43.30 B. N41.30 C. N40.70 D. N40.30

23. Which digit in 31.507 is in the tenths place?

A. 1 B. 0 C. 3 D. 5

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24. Which of the following fractions is closest to 1?

A. B. C. D.

25. The average mass of 3 bags of rice is 10kg. A fourth bag of rice weighing 6kg is added to the
total mass. What is the average mass of the 4 bags of rice now?
A. 9kg B. 8kg C. 7kg D. 4kg

26. A pair of sandals costs Nw in a shop. The cost of a pair of boots is N25 more than the cost of 3
pairs of sandals. Find the cost of 3 pairs of boots.
A. N3w B. N(3w + 25) C. N(6w + 75) D. N(9w + 75)

27. Mrs Manjo bought m of ribbon to make some bows. She needed m of ribbon to make one
bow. How many bows can she make?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

28. Three teachers accompanied a group of 38 pupils to an amusement park. The ticket for a child
costs Ny. An adult ticket costs N2 more than a child’s ticket. Find the total amount paid for all.
Express your answer in terms of y.
A. N(41y + 6) B. N(41y + 3) C. N(38y + 3) D. N(38y + 2)

29. Find the perimeter of a semicircle of radius 21cm. (Take = ).

A. 66cm B. 87cm C. 108cm D. 174cm

30. Find the sum of all the factors of 64.

A. 62 B. 93 C. 127 D. 135

31. of Christy’s spending is equal to of Kelvin’s spending. What is the ratio of Kelvin’s
spending to Christy’s spending?
A. 35 : 36 B. 36 : 35 C. 18 : 17 D. 17 : 18

32. Nora bought a packet of milk for N0.85 and golden morn for N1.40. She gave the cashier a N5
note. She received her change in all coins. What is the least number of coins Nora would have
received?
A. 50k B. 20k C. 5k D. N2

33. Mr Waheed is 46 years old now. His son is n years younger than him. Find, in terms of n, their
total age in 3 years’ time.
A. (92 – n) B. (94 – n) C. (96 – n) D. (98 – n)

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34. Mark bought 2k boxes of erasers. Each box contained 10 erasers. What was the total number
of erasers he bought?
A. 2k + 10 B. 2k + 20 C. 12k D. 20k

35. A watch costs N120 before discount. How much would Mr Lawal pay for the watch after
discount of 25%?
A. N60 B. N70 C. N80 D. N90

36. Matthew had N83. He spent the entire amount of money on these 3 toy items and their costs:
car (Ny), aeroplane N(y – 1) and rail N(2y). Find the value of y.
A. 20.5 B. 21 C. 21.5 D. 22

37. At 10.00am, Murtala and Newton set their alarm clocks to ring. Murtala set his alarm clock to
ring every 15 minutes. John set his alarm clock to ring every 20 minutes. At what time will it
take for both their alarm clocks to ring together for the first time?
A. 10.20a.m. B. 10.40a.m. C. 10.45a.m. D. 11.00a.m.

38. The table below shows the prices of a bottle of hand sanitiser and a box of face masks at a
shop.
Item Price
A bottle of hand sanitiser Nw
A box of face masks N(w + 8)

Isa paid N265 for 15 bottles of hand sanitisers and some boxes of face masks. If w = 3, how
many boxes of face masks did Isa buy?
A. 15 B. 20 C. 45 D. 60

39. Machine A is able to print 50 stars in a minute. For every 1000 stars that machine A prints,
machine B is able to print 500 more stars than machine A. How many more stars will machine
B print in 2 hours than machine A?
A. 1500 B. 2000 C. 2500 D. 3000

40. Express two million, five hundred and two thousand, two hundred and five as a numeral.
A. 2002705 B. 2502025 C. 2502205 D. 2520250

41. By rounding each of the numbers to the nearest whole number, estimate the value of: 11.5 x
8.97 – 4.54.
A. 48 B. 94 C. 103 D. 104

42. 10.4kg of flour was packed equally into 20 bags. How much flour was in each bag?
A. 0.72kg B. 0.52kg C. 7.2g D. 5.2g

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43. What is the missing number in the box below? Give your answer as a fraction in the simplest
form.

+ ? = –

A. B. C. D.

44. Jemimah’s salary was N4800 in June. Her salary was N3840 in July. What was the percentage
decrease in her salary?
A. 30% B. 25% C. 20% D. 15%

45. Kate painted a picture in 2hrs 45mins. She completed her painting at 2130hrs. What time did
she start painting? Give your answer in 12-hour clock.
A. 18:45 B. 6:30p.m. C. 6:45p.m. D. 7:45p.m.

46. A machine prints 60 pages in 10 minutes. At the same rate, how many pages can it print in 2
hours?
A. 360 B. 520 C. 640 D. 720
47. Lucy had 20 apples. 7 apples were red and the rest were green. What fraction of the apples
were red?

A. B. C. D.

48. Express 20013cm in metres.

A. 2.0013m B. 20.013m C. 200.13m D. 2001.3m

49. Mr Mustapha took a taxi and his taxi fare was based on the charges shown below:
First 2 km N3.80k
Every additional 500m or less N0.50k
The taxi travelled a total distance of 10.6km. how much was Mr Mustapha’s taxi fare?
A. N11.30k B. N11.80k C. N12.30k D. N12.80k

50. The journey from Ibrahim’s school to home is 35 minutes by car. Ibrahim wants to reach home
at 2.20p.m. to catch his favourite television programme. What is the latest time Ibrahim needs
to be in the car to reach home on time in 24 hour timing?
A. 01:45p.m. B. 1345hrs C. 0255p.m. D. 1455hrs

SECTION B
ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PASSAGE A

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Today we see writing all around us. There is writing in books, on signs, and on computer
screens. Most children learn to read and write at an early age and use these skills to gather and
share information in books, magazines, letters, and e-mail messages. Businesses depend on written
words to communicate and to sell products. Governments rely on written documents as the basis for
their laws. We would be lost without writing.
The earliest people had no system of writing. Writing developed over thousands of years in
different cultures around the world. Peoples in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, China, and
elsewhere all made important contributions. Before writing as we know it existed, drawings were
used as a form of communication. Rock drawings have been found in many places. One rock
drawing in a mountainous region of New Mexico shows a mountain goat standing up and a man
riding a horse upside down. Archaeologists believe that the drawing was a warning to riders that the
trail was too steep.
Modern forms of writing began when people learned to use symbols, such as letters and words,
to stand for ideas. At first, they used pictures that stood for words. For example, a picture might
show a hunter, the weapons the hunter used, and a pair of deer the hunter killed. Further
developments occurred in Mesopotamia, where people known as Sumerians learned to use the
same symbols to stand for different words. The writing used by ancient Egyptians used symbols
known as hieroglyphs. It was similar to the writing of the Sumerians.
Even greater advances were made in China about 3500 years ago. The Chinese used tens of
thousands of signs. With their system, they could write proper names and new words. This, however,
was a knotty system. To make writing easier, things had to be simplified in some way. The answer
was the development of alphabets. The Phoenicians are often credited with developing one of the
first useful alphabets. The Phoenician alphabet used about 20 or 30 signs. They were well on their
way to at least one type of modern writing because, as we know, the modern English alphabet uses
26 letters.

1. You can tell from information in this passage that

A. all early art dealt mainly with hunting.
B. the Phoenician alphabet is more difficult to understand than the English alphabet.
C. drawing was one of the earliest forms of written communication.
D. people from many cultures understood Egyptian hieroglyphs.

2. The author of this passage probably finds the history of writing development to be
A. fascinating B. humorous C. challenging D. useless

3. The word knotty is used in this passage to mean

A. effective B. complicated C. mysterious D. acceptable

4. According to the passage, a rock picture in New Mexico showed an upside down
A. pair of deer B. herd of cattle C. horse and rider D. mountain goat

5. According to the passage, the Sumerians first began writing to

A. tell stories about their history
B. send warning messages to travellers.
C. establish the laws of their government.

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D. keep track of things such as animals.

PASSAGE B

There lived in a village a poor but worthy farmer who had to support himself, a wife and seven
children on the returns of his small farm. One day, when walking through the fields and thinking of
how he could add to this small income, he found a purse of gold which had been dropped by some
passers-by. He carried it home and showed it to his wife who advised him to use it or at least a part
of it in helping them out of there difficulty. The honest farmer reminded his wife that honesty was the
best policy and refused to use any of the money until he had done his best to find his owner. After a
short time, he found out that the purse belonged to a wealthy man who lived in the neighbourhood
and gage it back to him, receiving no other reward than the thanks of the owner.
When the farmer’s wife heard of the way her husband had been treated, she reproached him
for his excessive honesty. The man only kept on saying “honesty is the best policy”. Few months
afterwards, the poor but honest farmer received an invitation to dine with the wealthy man whose
money he found. After entertaining him, the rich man gave him a reward of N2,000,000.00 and told
him that because of his honesty he had been appointed as the overseer of his farm on a good salary
scale.
The farmer full of joy, thanked his benefactor and returned to this wife and children to tell them
how he had been so well rewarded. His wife was then convinced that after all, honesty was the best
policy.

6. The lesson derived from this passage is that we should be

A. honest B. tolerant C. patient D. hardworking

7. The poor farmer was rewarded in the following ways except that he
A. he was placed on a salary.
B. was appointed as the overseer of the rich man’s farm.
C. received a letter of commendation.
D. had dinner with the rich man.

8. Which of the following words can replace the word “overseer” as used in the passage?
A. leader B. supervisor C. owner D. captain

9. The farmer’s wife was disappointed because her husband

A. was not rewarded immediately. B. found the owner of the purse.
C. was very hard working. D. returned the purse to the owner.

10. Another word that can replace “benefactor” as used in the passage is
A. sponsor B. boss C. leader D. manager

Choose the option which best completes the following sentence.

11. “Mary, you ___________ better start revising your work as your examination is one month
away!” hollered Mrs Jumai when she saw Mary chatting excessively with her friends.
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A. has B. had C. have D. having

12. The shopping mall ___________ closed recently for renovation.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

13. Jennifer does not speak English, so I _________ to her in French when she was in class.
A. speak B. spoke C. speaks D. speaking

14. Musa does not want to miss the online class and neither __________ Mary, Hadiza and Jumai.
A. or B. do C. nor D. does

15. John was working on his assignment when he saw Mrs Comfort __________ over a brick on
the floor.
A. trip B. trips C. tripped D. was tripping

16. We will not get to the peak of the mountain before sunset ______________ if we hurry up.
A. if B. since C. unless D. although

For each question below, choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Shettima was a tall and strong boy who was fond of fighting. Those who were younger and
smaller felt intimated (17). Shettima often said that he was second to none (18). He would without
any reason, bully people at will (19). “Yesterday, he ordered me to do all his homework. How
tyrannical! (20), Andrew complained.
“Once, I saw him standing outside the principal’s room. When I asked what happened to him,
he told to mind my own business!” Joshua grumbled.
Out of the blue, (21) Shettima appeared from behind them. “You two! Carry my bags!”, he
commanded. Andrew and Joshua ignored him. Shettima then rushed forward and tried to punch
them. But, the boys told him that they would report him to their teacher if he did. Knowing the
consequences, Shettima turned around and stormed off.

17. A. worried B. terrified C. helpless D. ashamed

18. A. the first B. the best C. the tallest D. the winner

19. A. as he so wished B. as long as he could

C. as much as he could D. as frequently as possible

20. A. indolent B. arrogant C. unintelligent D. unjustly cruel

21. A. Abruptly B. Sneakily C. Immediately D. Unexpectedly

Choose from the options lettered A – D, the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to
the word or expression underlined.

22. Our school team lost to the visiting team.

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A. invited B. embraced C. booed D. won

23. The little boy spent all the money his parents left for him.
A. hid B. shared C. lost D. saved

24. I believe whatever my brother tells me.

A. like B. listen to C. doubt D. hate

Choose from the options lettered A – D, the one that is nearest in meaning to the word or
expression underlined.

25. The head teacher told us to note the important points.

A. cold B. best C. relevant D. minor

26. The pupils were given enough examples.

A. suitable B. sufficient C. complete D. more

From the options provided, choose the one which best completes the following statements.

27. Aisha ____________ the piano every week.

A. is playing B. play C. plays D. played

28. He is the ____________ of the brothers.

A. oldest B. more older C. older D. most old

29. All the _____________ in my kitchen are blunt.

A. knives B. knife’s C. knifes D. kniveses

30. Ada is the captain of her team, ____________ she?

A. was B. isn’t C. couldn’t D. is

31. My son took a _____________ of the burning house.

A. potograph B. photugraph C. photograp D. photograph

Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences.

32. Do you want to come to the playground with us?

A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb

33. Mandy was so happy she skipped down the street.

A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb

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34. We hung shiny decorations on our Christmas tree.

A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb

35. Please get me a bunch of ripe bananas when you go to the store.
A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb

Select the preposition in the sentence.

36. The pen is on the table.

A. pen B. is C. on D. table

37. The book is behind the chair.

A. book B. behind C. is D. chair

38. My house is near the school.

A. My B. school C. near D. house

In the following sentences, choose the option with the right ending punctuation.

39. Are you going to Serah's party this week

A. . [period] B. ? [question mark] C. ! [exclamation mark] D. : [semicolon]
40. Marcie has a lot of homework this weekend
A. . [period] B. ? [question mark] C. ! [exclamation mark] D. : [semicolon]
41. You aren't going anywhere until the dishes are done, young man
A. . [period] B. ? [question mark] C. ! [exclamation mark] D. : [semicolon]

Read each sentence and decide whether it is capitalized correctly. If it is, mark it correct.
Otherwise mark it incorrect.

42. My favourite month is november because it's my birthday month.

A. correct B. incorrect

43. When we finish our spelling, Mr. Fletcher says we can use the computers.
A. correct B. incorrect

Identify each sentence as present, past, or future tense.

44. Juliet will go to secondary school next year.

A. Past B. Present C. Future D. Not sure

45. The children skated all afternoon.

A. Past B. Present C. Future D. Not sure

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In the passage below, fill in the gap with the most suitable word from the options provided.
Hagfishes are soft-skinned creatures without scales. It is ___ 46___ known as slime eels, these
unique living things can be found in the depths of the ocean. Depending on the species, they can
grow up to one metre long. Having ___ 47 ___ a tail fin but no jaws or bones makes hagfishes very
unusual marine animals unlike other creatures, their mouths are either round ___48 ___ thin.
Hagfishes cannot see very well, however, their other senses are very sharp. Compared to other
fishes, they have far more gills – about five to fifteen pairs of gills which are used for breathing under
water.
Hagfishes preferring to lie buried in the sand, it can be found in cold seawater. Their diet
comprises mainly dead and sometimes crippled fishes. Sometimes ___ 49___ the disadvantage of
fishermen, hagfishes attack the fishes that the fishermen have caught. They then eat their way ___
50___ the bodies of the fishes and consume the fishes form the inside out. Their feeding habits are
disgusting but help to clean up dead fish on the ocean floor.

46. A. also B. always C. really D. actually

47. A. some B. little C. few D. only

48. A. or B. else C. otherwise D. and

49. A. in B. for C. with D. to

50. A. out B. in C. to D. into

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PART PART PART PART PART

Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial
ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE
SECTION A SECTION A SECTION A SECTION A SECTION A
1. A 1. A 1. C 1. A 1. D
2. C 2. B 2. C 2. B 2. A
3. B 3. A 3. D 3. A 3. C
4. C 4. C 4. C 4. B 4. A
5. D 5. A 5. B 5. C 5. C
6. C 6. B 6. B 6. C 6. B
7. B 7. C 7. B 7. A 7. A
8. C 8. C 8. D 8. C 8. B
9. C 9. D 9. A 9. B 9. A
10. B 10. A 10. D 10. B 10. B
11. D 11. C 11. A 11. C 11. A
12. D 12. B 12. D 12. A 12. B
13. B 13. B 13. B 13. A 13. C
14. B 14. B 14. B 14. B 14. D
15. C 15. A 15. C 15. A 15. B
16. B 16. B 16. D 16. C 16. C
17. D 17. D 17. D 17. D 17. D
18. C 18. A 18. A 18. C 18. A
19. B 19. B 19. D 19. D 19. D
20. B 20. A 20. C 20. A 20. C
21. B 21. D 21. A 21. C 21. C
22. B 22. A 22. C 22. C 22. D
23. C 23. D 23. A 23. C 23. D
24. A 24. B 24. C 24. C 24. C
25. D 25. C 25. A 25. B 25. A
26. A 26. A 26. A 26. D 26. D
27. B 27. A 27. A 27. A 27. A
28. A 28. D 28. A 28. C 28. A
29. B 29. B 29. A 29. C 29. C
30. A 30. C 30. A 30. C 30. C
31. C 31. C 31. B 31. B 31. B
32. D 32. B 32. B 32. B 32. C
33. B 33. A 33. B 33. A 33. D
34. C 34. A 34. B 34. C 34. D
35. D 35. A 35. C 35. A 35. D
36. B 36. A 36. B 36. B 36. B
37. C 37. B 37. C 37. B 37. D
38. B 38. A 38. D 38. D 38. B
39. A 39. A 39. B 39. A 39. D
40. A 40. C 40. D 40. A 40. C
41. A 41. A SECTION B SECTION B 41. C
42. D 42. B 1. B 1. B 42. B
43. B 43. D 2. B 2. B 43. B
44. B 44. D 3. C 3. B 44. C
45. C 45. A 4. D 4. D 45. C
46. C 46. D 5. B 5. C 46. D
47. D 47. C 6. B 6. B 47. A
48. D 48. D 7. C 7. B 48. C
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SECTION B SECTION B 10. C 10. C SECTION B
1. C 1. C 11. C 11. A 1. C
2. C 2. C 12. B 12. C 2. A
3. B 3. A 13. C 13. D 3. B
4. B 4. D 14. D 14. A 4. C
5. C 5. A 15. B 15. B 5. D
6. C 6. A 16. C 16. A 6. A
7. C 7. B 17. C 17. B 7. C
8. B 8. A 18. C 18. B 8. B
9. C 9. C 19. A 19. A 9. D
10. D 10. D 20. A 20. B 10. A
11. B 11. B 21. D 21. B 11. B
12. D 12. D 22. A 22. D 12. C
13. C 13. C 23. D 23. C 13. B
14. B 14. D 24. C 24. B 14. B
15. C 15. B 25. A 25. A 15. A
16. A 16. D 26. B 26. A 16. C
17. A 17. A 27. D 27. B 17. B
18. B 18. C 28. C 28. B 18. B
19. D 19. A 29. B 29. B 19. A
20. B 20. D 30. B 30. C 20. D
21. A 21. C 31. C 31. B 21. D
22. B 22. A 32. D 32. C 22. D
23. C 23. D 33. C 33. B 23. D
24. D 24. B 34. A 34. A 24. C
25. A 25. B 35. B 35. C 25. C
26. C 26. B 36. C 36. D 26. B
27. B 27. A 37. D 37. C 27. C
28. D 28. B 38. A 38. A 28. A
29. A 29. B 39. D 39. D 29. A
30. C 30. A 40. D 40. B 30. B
31. A 31. C 31. D
32. D 32. A 32. A
33. B 33. B 33. B
34. B 34. C 34. C
35. A 35. D 35. C
36. C 36. C 36. C
37. B 37. C 37. B
38. A 38. C 38. C
39. A 39. B 39. B
40. B 40. C 40. A
41. A 41. A 41. C
42. B 42. C 42. B
43. C 43. C 43. A
44. C 44. D 44. C
45. B 45. A 45. A
46. B 46. B 46. A
47. A 47. A 47. D
48. C 48. C 48. A
49. A 49. D 49. D
50. B 50. A 50. D

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